New Grad Respiratory Therapist

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Respiratory Care Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 0. 9) Shift: Shift 3 Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( /rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $42.00 - $61.88 per hour A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. 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. Summary: Job Summary: This position will work under proximal supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist LP role ensures the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios. Focus may be in adult or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: •Minimum of an associate's degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program. •Pass National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing exam prior to start date •Apply for Illinois license prior to start date •Obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within 90 days of start date •BLS prior to start date •ACLS prior to start date (adults) •PALS within 90 days of start date (neo/peds) •Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds) •Competencies oPass departmental competencies in adult and/or neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. oTechnical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs. oAnalytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy oCustomer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis. Preferred Job Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or higher in a healthcare related field Professional Development Opportunities: •Respiratory care research •University Medical Center education •Professional speaker development •State society involvement •National societies involvement •Respiratory related associations Physical Demands: •Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day. •Must be able to lift 20 pounds to handle cylinders. •Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities and Expectations: •Practice under the proximal supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner •Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring •Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols •Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient assessment •Assess patients before, during and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device •Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management based on patient clinical assessment, diagnostic results, ventilation values and waveform analysis •Perform airway management through assessment, assistance with placement, securement, maintenance, and removal of an artificial airway •Provide special procedures to include but not limited to external transport, high-risk delivery attendance, surfactant administration, Organ Donor Care Center (ODCC) services, esophageal manometry, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), manual prone positioning, continuous medication nebulization, bedside bronchoscopy, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, bedside tracheostomy, high frequency jet ventilation, lung ultrasound, ultrasound arterial blood gas (ABG) acquisition, specialty gas administration, nitric oxide challenges, and during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support •Conduct internal patient transports requiring respiratory support •Acquire and process blood gas samples •Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation •Participate as a member of the Rapid Response Team •Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care team •Document work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, department records, and patient charges •Provide and document patient/family education •Precept students, new employees and provide observational learning opportunities through shadowing •Contribute to quality improvement efforts through frontline feedback and participation in committee initiatives in conjunction with department leadership •Participate in clinical research •Pass departmental initial competencies in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care •Maintain active status of credentials and certifications •Maintain American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership Rush is an equal opportunity employer. xmcpwfu We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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