Respiratory Therapist ($15k Sign-On Bonus)

Overview Bonus Amount: $15,000.00. Sign‑On Bonus available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy. Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois. Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois. Job Type: Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt. Shift: Nights (36‑hour 3x12 schedule). Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), equivalent to $37.00 – $49.80 per hour. High‑city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living. Benefits Competitive pay + shift differentials. Career growth within a large healthcare system. Robust benefits package including paid time off, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options. Pay transparency: compensation estimate $37.00 to $49.80 per hour. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, 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