Respiratory Therapist (New Grads Welcome)

Financials Bonus Amount: $15,000.00. Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Relocation Assistance available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois. Position Details Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour schedule; equivalent to $37.00 – $49.80 per hour. Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy. Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt. Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois. Responsibilities Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management) Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs) Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans Document care in the EMR Respond to code blue and rapid response events Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts Qualifications State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 2 years experience as an RCP preferred ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current NRP certificate preferred PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred High School Diploma or equivalent required Benefits The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many voluntary benefit options. Employees can customize their benefits to fit individual needs. Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr