Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact. The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations. Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care. Why Join Loyola? $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Night Shift) Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system Career growth across a 3-hospital network Enhanced New Grad Pay Competitive shift differentials Strong, collaborative team culture Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU What You’ll Do As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, you will: Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members Benefits That Start Day One Medical, Dental, Vision DailyPay (get paid when you need it) Free mental health therapy & coaching Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance Retirement + financial wellness support On-site fitness centers & childcare Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree in respiratory care Illinois RT license (or within 6 months) CRT (NBRC) BLS (AHA) NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025) Preferred Qualifications: ACLS NPS and/or ACCS credentials RT 2 -- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire) NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025) RT 3 -- 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 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 which 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 Compensation: Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour Respiratory Therapist 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. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.