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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 ventilator adjustment without a physician immediately available.

comfort with autonomous clinical judgment under pressure, which matters in a Level I trauma center

Tell me about a time you had to mentor a new RT or a student during a busy or stressful shift.

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

Describe a time you disagreed with a nurse or physician about a patient's respiratory care plan. How did you handle it?

ability to advocate clinically while staying collaborative on a care team

Tell me about a case that didn't go the way you expected. What did you learn from it?

self-reflection and honesty about mistakes or limits, important in high-acuity trauma settings

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage ventilator settings for a NICU patient versus an adult trauma patient you might see later that same shift.

whether the candidate can actually flex between two very different patient populations, since this role covers both adult and NICU care

How do you decide when a patient is ready to be weaned off a ventilator, and what signs make you hold off?

depth of hands-on ventilator management knowledge, not just textbook definitions

What's different about administering respiratory medications to a NICU infant compared to an adult patient?

whether the candidate respects dosing and delivery differences in a fragile population, a patient safety check

How do you stay current on ventilator technology and respiratory protocols as they change?

commitment to ongoing learning, relevant given the clinical ladder and continuing education emphasis here

Situational

A patient in the ED who's part of the pediatric-capable trauma pathway comes in with acute respiratory distress. What are your first three actions?

whether the candidate has a clear, prioritized emergency protocol rather than a vague general answer

If you're covering both adult units and the NICU on the same shift and two urgent calls come in at once, how do you decide where to go first?

triage judgment and honesty about the real workload pressures of a dual-coverage role

What would you do if a family member of a patient was upset and pushing back on a treatment you needed to perform right away?

communication skills under emotional pressure and ability to keep care moving without losing the family's trust

What does a normal every-other-weekend, 6a-6p rotation look like for you in terms of energy and focus by hour ten or eleven?

realistic self-awareness about fatigue management on long shifts, since sustained attention matters for patient safety

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 1rst Shift | 6a - 6p | Every other weekend & holiday rotation Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 *$10K Sign-On Bonus* Loan Forgiveness and 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:  Full-time | 36 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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