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Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 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.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to make a quick call on a patient who was decompensating fast, maybe in a trauma or code situation.

composure and clinical judgment under real time pressure in a Level I trauma setting

Tell me about a time you had to teach a new grad or student a skill they were struggling with.

mentoring ability, since the job explicitly includes training new teammates and students

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a physician's respiratory care plan. What did you do?

whether they can advocate for the patient professionally without becoming combative or passive

Tell me about a time a shift didn't go the way you planned and you had to adjust everything on the fly.

adaptability in a high-acuity, fast-paced trauma and stroke center environment

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage ventilator settings for a NICU patient versus an adult trauma patient in the same shift.

whether the candidate can actually flex between drastically different physiology and protocols, since this role covers both populations

How do you approach weaning a ventilator patient, and what tells you they're not ready yet even if the numbers look okay?

depth of hands-on ventilator management experience versus textbook knowledge

What's your experience with administering aerosolized medications and how do you handle a family who's anxious or resistant during patient education?

comfort with both the clinical task and the softer skill of family communication

What does your NICU respiratory experience look like so far, and where do you feel least confident?

honest self-assessment of NICU competency, a specialized skill not every adult-focused RT has

Situational

A NICU infant on the vent starts desaturating and the numbers don't match what you're seeing at the bedside. What do you do first?

whether they trust clinical assessment over monitors and follow a logical troubleshooting sequence, not panic

You're covering a large patient load overnight and two rooms need urgent respiratory interventions at once. How do you decide who you see first and how do you communicate that to the team?

triage judgment and communication skills when working solo overnight with thin coverage

How do you keep yourself sharp and alert working overnight shifts, especially every other weekend and holidays?

realistic self-awareness about the schedule's demands and sustainability, since this is 3rd shift with a rotation

How do you make sure you're communicating clearly with nurses, physicians, and other therapists during a handoff, especially at 6am or 6pm shift change?

attention to handoff safety and teamwork, since incomplete handoffs are a common source of error

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part-Time | 24 hrs/week | 3rd Shift | 6p - 6a | Every other weekend & holiday rotation Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Location:  Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL **Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement– Up to 20K each ** Grow Your Career, Earn More:  Through our Clinical Ladder Program, eligible Respiratory Therapists can advance their careers and earn up to  $6,000 in additional yearly bonus opportunities. Location : Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL Schedule : Part-time | 24 hrs/week | 1st Shift (6am-6pm) | Adult Care and NICU | Every other weekend & holiday rotation At Advocate Condell Medical Center, respiratory therapists are more than clinicians - they’re life changers, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. At  Advocate Healthcare , your expertise helps patients breathe easier, heal faster, and live better. Join one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Reputation for excellence: Join Lake County’s only Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive heart and vascular services through the Advocate Heart Institute and Primary Stroke Center certification. • Complex, rewarding cases: Care for a wide range of high‑acuity patients across trauma, cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology and more—supported by an emergency department approved for pediatrics and backed by Advocate Children’s Hospital. • Community impact: Serve Libertyville and surrounding north‑suburban communities while supporting vital community-health initiatives. • Supportive environment: Work in a modern hospital with all private adult rooms, access on-site learning resources, continuing-education programs, and comfortable staff amenities. Total Rewards • Competitive pay with shift & weekend differentials • Professional development pathway with annual bonus potential up to $6,000 • $10K Sign-on bonus paid out through your first year • Loan forgiveness up to $21K for eligible teammates • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits • Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance • 401(k) with 3% company contribution + 3% match • Opportunity for yearly merit increases • Inclusive, supportive team culture What You’ll Do • Provide exceptional respiratory care for adult and NICU patients • Manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures • Administer medications and educate patients and families • Collaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes • Mentor new teammates and students What You’ll Bring • Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum) • IL Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license • RRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023 • BLS certification (AHA) Meet Baskar, Teammate at Condell “I enjoy working at Condell because it’s a Level 1 Trauma Center that allows me to provide excellent care in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously allowing for growth within my profession, as I am always learning. I also enjoy working with my co-workers, as they provide a family type environment that allows me to enjoy coming to work.” Apply now and grow your career with Advocate Health Care! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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