Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Day Shift

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Location: Chicago, IL Schedule: Full Time, 12hr shift, Day Shift Compensation: $35.67 - $48.00 per hour (based on experience), plus shift differentials for weekend shifts Sign on bonus: $15,000 RUSH Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. Benefits Extensive respiratory therapist orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education. Clinical ladder program. Student debt benefit program. Company‑paid parking. Generous PTO for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Comprehensive medical, Rx, vision, and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members. Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members. Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care. Responsibilities Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promote continuous quality improvement. Teach and counsel patients/families. Minimum Requirements Must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high‑school transcript/diploma or GED. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire). Preferred Qualifications One year of related experience is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush Specialty Hospital