Respiratory Therapist

An outstanding hospital in the Chicago Metropolitan area is in search of a new Respiratory Therapist.

This hospital has earned numerous awards for units throughout their facility.  The institution is part of an award winning system, making it a fabulous place to work. With outstanding patient care and care for their staff, the Respiratory Therapist will feel appreciated and valued in this hospital, while also impacting the lives of their patients. The Respiratory Therapist will join an organization with an outstanding reputation in the community and across the Midwest. 

The Respiratory Therapist will report directly to the Manager of Respiratory Services. Supported by two supervisors and several tenured staff,  this person will join a fantastic team and busy department. The staff here is passionate about the care they provide and are a happy and cohesive team, eagerly looking to welcome in a new therapist.  The ideal candidate will have RRT and critical care experience.

The Respiratory Therapist will be in charge of performing all offered respiratory therapies, ventilator management, EKG’s, Pulse oximetry, Holter monitor, pulmonary function tests and special procedures. The Respiratory Therapist will have opportunities to ensure safe and accurate patient care through their management of respiratory equipment and supplies. This Respiratory Therapist will be expected to uphold the values and mission of the hospital while promoting a safe and productive environment. Most importantly, The Respiratory Therapist will have a positive impact on all patients in need of care.

The hospital is located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The area is close enough to the lively energy of the downtown Chicago area but far enough for a calmer suburban life. If the Respiratory Therapist is a lover of city living, they will be just a short trip of downtown Chicago where they can enjoy nightlife, sports, shopping and world class dining. If the Respiratory Therapist has a family, the school systems here are outstanding, making it the perfect place to raise a family. With Lake Michigan less than 10 miles away, and the best summers in the country, there is something for everyone to love in the Chicagoland Area, whether you are a White Sox or Cubs fan 

The Respiratory Therapist is being offered a competitive salary in addition to a generous benefits package and Sign on Bonus.