Respiratory Therapist ($15k Sign-On Bonus)

Resurrection Medical Center · Schaumburg, IL · 1 mo ago

Healthcare$37–$49.8/hrFull-time

Bonus Information

Bonus Amount: 15,000
Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Relocation Assistance: Available for candidates relocating from outside the state of Illinois.
Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $37.00 – $49.80 per hour.
Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois – big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living.

Responsibilities

Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
Document care in the EMR
Respond to code blue and rapid response events
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts

Qualifications

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
2 years experience as an RCP preferred
ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
NRP certificate preferred
PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Company Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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