--- title: Respiratory Therapist / RRT at Prime Healthcare description: Prime Healthcare is hiring for the Respiratory Therapist / RRT role in Chicago, IL. Pays $37–$49.8 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-rrt-at-prime-healthcare-01a0b3d5-0e7f-7aef-97d7-8ee602238681 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Prime Healthcare as Respiratory Therapist / RRT in Chicago, IL. Pays $37–$49.8 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/52glbi.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Prime Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/prime-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $37/hr - $49.8/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Prime Healthcare sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 144 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Prime Healthcare. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $82,000 – $101,000 a year (median $89,000). ## Description ## Bonus Amount 15,000.00 ## Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. ## Overview **Department:** Respiratory Therapy**Schedule:** Full-Time | 3 x 12-Hour Shifts | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM**Facility:** Resurrection Medical Center**Location:** 7435 W. Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631 ### Why Work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Resurrection Medical Center? - **Make a Life-Saving Impact:** Provide critical respiratory care to patients across the emergency department, intensive care units, and inpatient settings while working alongside a multidisciplinary care team. - **Advance Your Clinical Skills:** Gain experience with high-acuity patient populations, advanced respiratory therapies, mechanical ventilation, and critical care procedures in a busy acute care hospital. - **Build Your Career with Prime Healthcare:** Join a collaborative respiratory team with opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and advancement within a leading healthcare system. ### Interview Process - Streamlined interview process with minimal steps and quick scheduling - Clear communication and timely feedback throughout the process - Fast, efficient decision-making that respects your time ## 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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1\. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required 2\. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3\. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 4\. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred. 5\. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current. 6\. NRP certificate preferred 7\. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current. 8\. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred 9\. High School Diploma or equivalent is required 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/ #LI-TA1 ## Pay Transparency Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80 per hour. 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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-CM1 #LI-TA1 ## Skills - Airway Management - Ventilator Care - Ventilation Systems - CPAP Therapy - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (Nbrc) Certification - Mechanical Ventilation - Acute Care - Respiratory Therapy - Code Blue Response - Respiratory Therapist Certification - Diagnostics - Respiratory Care - BiPAP - Electronic Medical Record - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Nrp) Certification - Critical Care ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [More jobs at Prime Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/prime-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Specialized Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Respiratory Therapist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/specialized-therapy-nutrition-and-wellness/respiratory-therapist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101549 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29555 jobs - [Prime Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/prime-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2987 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101549 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29555 jobs - [Prime Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/prime-healthcare?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2987 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)