Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health·Maywood, Illinois

$37 - $51/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Practice for this role

Respiratory Therapist · $37 - $51/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

At the median vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Maywood, Illinois ($36.44/hr, n=45)

43 similar openings in the Maywood area · median $35.89/hr

3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$18.16/hr · lowesthighest · $70.20/hr

this role: $36.50/hrmedian $36.44/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 45 posted allied health roles in Maywood, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 51st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Maywood, Illinois median for allied health roles.

Deliver comprehensive respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, including ventilator management and diagnostics. Serve as a lead or charge therapist to guide workflow and support team members within a high-performing care team.

Employment type: Full time

SHIFT: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Employment Type: Full time

SHIFT

Night Shift

Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact. The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations.

Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care.

Why Join Loyola?

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Night Shift)
Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system
Career growth across a 3-hospital network
Enhanced New Grad Pay
Competitive shift differentials
Strong, collaborative team culture
Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, you will

Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics
Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members

Benefits

That Start Day One
Medical, Dental, Vision
DailyPay (get paid when you need it)
Free mental health therapy & coaching
Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance
Retirement + financial wellness support
On-site fitness centers & childcare

Required Qualifications

Requirements

Requires an associate degree in respiratory care, an Illinois RT license, and CRT certification. BLS is required, with NRP and PALS certifications needed within 90 days of hire.

associate degree
bachelor degree
professional certificate
ACLS
BLS
Respiratory Care
Clinical Leadership
Ventilator Management
Pediatric Care
Neonatal Care
PALS
NRP
Evidence-Based Protocols
Patient Diagnostics
Adult Respiratory Care

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $37 - $51/hr
Location: Maywood, Illinois
Posted: Jun 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

Illinois Respiratory Therapist demand is steady

Illinois employers typically look for Respiratory Therapists with hands-on medical or respiratory experience and an active state license, and roles often include patient contact, on-call rotation, and close team coordination. This type of position can be competitive because licensed candidates who are comfortable with schedule flexibility and collaborative care are often prioritized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your Illinois license status and on-call availability before applying.