Respiratory Therapist Registry

Respiratory Therapist

Under minimal supervision and direction of the Respiratory Care Shift Coordinator and the department supervisor, and according to physician's orders and departmental policy, performs all basic and critical Respiratory Care procedures for patients on Med/Surg and Critical Care Units.

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

• Performs day-to-day Respiratory Care, including bronchial hygiene procedures, oxygen initiation and follow-up, and care of the Emergency Room patients in need of Respiratory Services. Sets up and performs complex respiratory care procedures such as continuous artificial ventilation and administration of medications. Records patient data to include ventilatory volumes, pressure/flows, and blood gas analysis.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts available - We'll work with you!
• 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

• Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
• CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
• Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist at time of hire or must obtain within 6 months of employment
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC

Our Promise to You

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