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Respiratory Therapist RRT - Multiple Campuses

Endeavor Health · Highland Park, IL · $33.16–$51.40 an hour

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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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 disagreed with a nurse or physician about respiratory care. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can advocate with evidence while keeping a good working relationship.

What shifts and locations are you hoping for, and what would make you stay long term?

What they are checking: Whether their preferences fit what's available and they've thought about commitment.

Tell me about a time you taught a patient or staff member how to use a respiratory device.

What they are checking: Whether they can educate clearly, which the posting includes as part of the job.

What would you do

Endeavor has respiratory openings across campuses from Evanston to Naperville. How would you adjust if you worked at a hospital you'd never been to before?

What they are checking: Whether they can orient quickly to new equipment, staff and layouts while keeping care safe.

A patient's oxygen saturation drops right after a treatment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a bad response to therapy and act right away.

You're about to give a treatment and notice the order looks wrong for this patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify questionable orders instead of giving therapy they doubt.

About the work

Walk me through your assessment of a new patient with a respiratory therapy order.

What they are checking: Whether they assess before treating, which the posting lists as a core duty.

What's your experience with neonatal and pediatric patients, and how comfortable are you caring for them?

What they are checking: Whether they can give the extra attention to children and infants that the posting calls out.

Which ventilator modes and devices have you used, and how do you learn a new one?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their range and can learn equipment that varies by site.

How do you document a treatment and the patient's response so it's useful to the whole team?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, complete documentation that supports continuity of care.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $33.16 - $51.40 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. This application is an evergreen opportunity , which means by applying once, you’ll be considered for current and future Respiratory Therapist openings across our various hospital locations. Sign-on bonus potential up to $25,000 for full-time nights and $10,000 for full-time days and evenings! Locations Available: We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists across a variety of our hospital sites, including: • Arlington Heights • Skokie • Evanston • Highland Park • Chicago • Naperville • Elmhurst Shifts Available: We offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals: (Please note that all shifts may not be available at every location). • Full-time, part-time, or PRN (8 and 12-hour shift options) • Day, evening, and overnight shifts • Weekend coverage options If selected for an interview, you’ll be able to share your location and shift preferences! What you will do : • Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures • Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment • Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians • Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner • Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients • Provide patient and staff education What you will need: • Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status • State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment • Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association ​ Benefits: • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking at designated locations • 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. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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