Respiratory Therapist Registry

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, Gottlieb 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

• This position provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, treatment, and management of patients across all patient populations. Specialized care for neonates and pediatrics will be limited to respiratory therapists who have completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certification. Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures while following established protocols and best practices approved by the Medical Director. Functions as a lead/charge therapist, coordinating workflow and supporting staff to ensure quality and safe patient care.

Requirements

• Associate's 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
• Effective 07/01/2025 for LUMC: Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is expected within 90 days of hiring

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NPS credentialed (Neo-Peds Specialty) and ACCS

Benefits

• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today
• Competitive shift differentials
• 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

Community Overview

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.

Pay Rate: $41.35 per hour