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Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT - Weekender - Nights

Endeavor Health · Naperville, IL · $31.75–$49.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you taught a family how to manage a breathing treatment at home.

What they are checking: Whether they involve families and teach at the right level, which the posting includes.

How do you stay safe and alert working two long weekend nights back to back?

What they are checking: Whether they manage fatigue so it doesn't affect patient care.

Tell me about a time you questioned an order because it didn't fit your assessment.

What they are checking: Whether they use clinical judgment and speak up instead of following orders blindly.

What would you do

You might float to the Plainfield Hospital emergency department. What respiratory cases do you expect there, and how would you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for ED respiratory work like severe asthma, COPD flares and airway emergencies.

It's 3 AM on a weekend and you're the only therapist for several floors. Two calls come in at once. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by acuity and communicate clearly with nurses about delays.

You hold the CRT. What's your plan for earning the RRT?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to growing their credentials and skills.

About the work

How does your assessment change between a newborn, a toddler and an older adult in respiratory distress?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt assessment and treatment to developmental stage, as the posting requires.

A patient on BiPAP is getting more drowsy. What do you check and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize rising CO2 and know when BiPAP is failing.

Walk me through how you'd perform and troubleshoot an arterial blood gas draw.

What they are checking: Whether they can do cardiopulmonary diagnostics accurately and handle a difficult draw.

What are the hazards of oxygen therapy, and how do you watch for them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand risks like CO2 retention and fire safety, not just how to apply oxygen.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $31.75 - $49.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position : Certified Respiratory Therapist, CRT - Weekender • Location : Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL • Full Time | 36 hours/week • Hours : Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday - night shift: 7pm - 7:30am. Holidays required if holiday falls on weekend. • Required Travel: may float to Plainfield Hospital - Emergency Department on an as needed basis. What you will do: • Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Care, performs, teaches, and guides all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements assessment/treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient. • Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, chest physical therapy, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy. Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy. • Provides intensive respiratory care utilizing advanced techniques and specialized equipment; establishes and maintains an airway during CPR; performs external cardiac massage if necessary. • Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood gas samples, blood gas analysis, and related calculations; performs blood gas lab quality control. • Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volume, and DLCO; performs related calculations, and quality control. • Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patient, family, and hospital personnel; develops and delivers home care instructions to patients. • Participates in continuing education at all levels within the department. • Performs patient assessment and evaluation of care; confers with nurses and physicians to optimize the care of the patient. • Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records. • Provides guidance to Respiratory Therapy Techs as necessary. • Cleans, repairs, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment; maintains appearance of the department. • Performs selected duties of the Director in his/her absence, eg. distributes staff assignments, grants overtime as necessary, accepts sick and absentee calls from staff, authorizes equipment rental, and activates disaster plan in case of emergency. • Adheres to all Edward hospital standards, policies and procedures. What you will need: • Education : Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), required. • License/Certifications : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or proof of registry eligible status, required. • State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required within 6 months of employment . • Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association, required . • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 24 months of employment. • Experience : Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.