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Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health·Maywood, Illinois

$37 - $51/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

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

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Employment Type: Full time

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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

  • Associate’s degree in respiratory care
  • Illinois RT license (or within 6 months)
  • CRT (NBRC)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

Preferred Qualifications

  • ACLS
  • NPS and/or ACCS credentials
  • RT 2 --
  • Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
  • CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
  • Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)
  • NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)
  • RT 3 --
  • Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
  • 3 years of previous job-related experience
  • CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
  • Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Compensation

Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range

$36.50 - $48.84 per hour

Respiratory Therapist III Pay Range

$36.50 - $50.71 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf [https://www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf]

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in respiratory care and an Illinois RT license. Must hold CRT and BLS certifications, with NRP and PALS required within 90 days.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • 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
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people...

Salary listed on 1,664 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

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.

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