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Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 31, 2026
About Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  Details

  Sign-on bonus: $20,000.00

  Department: Respiratory

  Schedule: Full Time Nights 11p-7:30a and every other weekend

  Hospital: Ascension St Joseph Hospital

  Location: Chicago, IL

  Benefits

  Paid time off (PTO)

  Various health insurance options & wellness plans

  Retirement benefits including employer match plans

  Long-term & short-term disability

  Employee assistance programs (EAP)

  Parental leave & adoption assistance

  Tuition reimbursement

  Ways to give back to your community

  *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

  Responsibilities

  Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

  Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

  Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.

  Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.

  Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

  Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

  Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

  Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

  Requirements

  Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

  Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

  Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  Respiratory Therapist specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

  Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

  Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

  Education:

  High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Additional Preferences

  Option for 8 or 12 hour shiftsWhy Join Our Team

  Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

  Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

  Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

  For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

  As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

  Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

  Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

  E-Verify Statement

  This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

  E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)

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