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Respiratory Therapist Registry Rotating Shifts

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · Part time

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a registry therapist on rotating shifts, how do you stay current on Loyola's protocols and equipment?

What they are checking: A plan for keeping skills and knowledge up to date when working irregularly.

Tell me about a time you handled a respiratory emergency.

What they are checking: Real experience staying calm and effective when a patient cannot breathe.

How do you build working relationships with staff you don't see often?

What they are checking: Quick trust building, which a registry therapist needs to work well with the team.

Tell me about a time you taught a patient how to use an inhaler correctly.

What they are checking: Patient education that actually changes how well patients manage their breathing at home.

What would you do

You're asked to act as lead therapist on a shift. How do you set assignments?

What they are checking: Fair, safe workload decisions based on acuity and staff skills.

A patient's oxygen needs are rising quickly on the floor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing deterioration and escalating to a rapid response at the right time.

About the work

Walk me through how you would manage a patient with ARDS on a ventilator.

What they are checking: Knowledge of lung-protective strategy and how to respond to worsening oxygenation.

How does respiratory care for a premature baby in the Level III NICU differ from adult care?

What they are checking: Understanding of neonatal settings, surfactant and protecting fragile lungs.

What's your role on a trauma activation at a Level I trauma center?

What they are checking: Readiness to secure the airway and support ventilation in trauma care.

How do you use protocols to adjust therapy without waiting for a new order?

What they are checking: Whether they apply therapist-driven protocols with judgment, knowing both what they allow and where they stop.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Employment Type: Registry Shift: Rotating Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact. The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations. Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care. Why Join Loyola? • Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system • Career growth across a 3-hospital network • Competitive shift differentials • Strong, collaborative team culture • Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU What You’ll Do As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, you will: • 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 That Start Day One • Medical, Dental, Vision • 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 ​ Required Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in respiratory care • Illinois RT license (or within 6 months) • CRT (NBRC) • BLS (AHA) • NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025) ​ Preferred Qualifications: • ACLS • NPS and/or ACCS credentials RT 2 -- • Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred • CPR/BLS - American Heart Association • Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire) • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire) • NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025) RT 3 -- • Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred • 3 years of previous job-related experience • CPR/BLS - American Heart Association • Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC Our Promise to You: Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners Compensation: Pay Rate: $41.35 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. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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