Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Respiratory Therapist

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are a Respiratory Therapist who's interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

Job Description

• Perform day-to-day respiratory care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow-up, and care of Emergency Room patients in need of respiratory services.
• Set up and perform complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration of medications.
• Record patient data to include ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today
• Competitive shift differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Childcare employee discount at Gottlieb's Child Development Center
• Referral rewards
• Strong team culture
• Career growth opportunities

Requirements

• RT II: Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred; CPR/BLS - American Heart Association; Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required within 6 months of hire).
• RT III: Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred; 3 years of previous job-related experience; CPR/BLS - American Heart Association; Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC; Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hiring.

Compensation

• RT II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour
• RT III Pay Range: $36.50 - $50.71 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community that believes in giving back to those we serve. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.