Respiratory Therapist Casual Nights

Employment Type: Casual – Part-time Night Shift

About the role

Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care at the state’s only Level I Trauma Center designated by both the state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons.

Why Join Loyola?

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full Time 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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one
• 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

Requirements

Respiratory Therapist II

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care (Bachelor's preferred)
• Current Illinois RT license (or within 6 months of hire)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)
• BLS (AHA)
• NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)

Respiratory Therapist III

• Associate’s degree in respiratory care (Bachelor's preferred)
• 3 years of previous job-related experience
• Current Illinois RT license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC
• BLS (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS credential
• NPS and/or ACCS credentials

Pay

• Respiratory Therapist II: $36.50 – $48.84 per hour
• Respiratory Therapist III: $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.