Respiratory Therapist/Registered
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Rush Copley Medical Center is hiring a Respiratory Therapist/Registered. The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' respiratory status and care plans. This role functions independently across all organizational areas, providing compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable care in line with Rush Copley's mission, vision, and values. The therapist works closely with a multidisciplinary team, understanding personal limitations and seeking advice when necessary.
Key focus areas include Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ respiratory status, and plan of care, Functions independently in all areas of the organization, and Provides care in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion.
Successful candidates bring Illinois State Respiratory License, CoARC Approved Respiratory Program, and Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential.
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$5,000 sign-on bonus
Position Summary :
Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ respiratory status, and plan of care. Functions independently in all areas of the organization. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion that exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
License: Current Illinois State License as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Education: Completion of CoARC approved program in Respiratory Care required.
Credential : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) required to work in Level III NICU after October 31, 2026.
Certifications:
CPR
ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
PALS required within 12 months of employment.
NRP required for all staff working in NICU III within 3 months of employment
RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here .
Internal employees and RUSH transfers are not eligible for the
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