Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Medical District, Streeterville, and Hyde Park, across major hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care facilities. Employers hiring right now include INSIGHT, Kindred Hospitals, and UChicago Medicine. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Open roles152+

Top employerINSIGHT

Work type100% On-site

Top credentialBLS Certification

Companies hiring17

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Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

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Resurrection Medical Center

Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Chicago, Illinois

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Resurrection Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

Salary TBD

NRP Certification

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Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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Advocate Aurora Health

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Chicago, Illinois

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Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, Illinois

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

$35.5 - $53.25/hr

BLS Certification

$35.5 - $53.25/hr

BLS Certification

10,000+

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Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT 8 hour shifts

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Elevate Care

Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT 8 hour shifts

Chicago, Illinois

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Elevate Care

Chicago, Illinois

Business Development

Growth Marketing

Marketing

Business Development

Growth Marketing

Marketing

$45 - $47/hr

BLS Certification

$45 - $47/hr

BLS Certification

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Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT Full-Time Nights

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Elevate Care

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT Full-Time Nights

Chicago, Illinois

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Elevate Care

Chicago, Illinois

Business Development

Growth Marketing

Marketing

Business Development

Growth Marketing

Marketing

$45 - $47/hr

2+ yrs exp.

BLS Certification

$45 - $47/hr

BLS Certification

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Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night Shift

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RUSH Specialty Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night Shift

Chicago, Illinois

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RUSH Specialty Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

Customer Service

Customer Support

Hospitality & Guest Services

Customer Service

Customer Support

Hospitality & Guest Services

$39.38 - $53/hr

BLS Certification

$39.38 - $53/hr

BLS Certification

10,000+

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Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Resurrection Medical Center·Chicago, Illinois

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

NRP Certification

Job Description

Overview:

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Contract

Pay: $50.00 per hour
Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois
Shift: Full-Time Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Schedule: 36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required
Contract Length: Temporary 12 Weeks

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process
✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

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Pay Transparency:

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $50/hr The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status: Temporary Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Resurrection Medical Center

Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Chicago, Illinois

Added 2d ago

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

NRP Certification

Job Description

Overview:

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Contract

Pay: $50.00 per hour
Location: Resurrection Medical Center, Illinois
Shift: Full-Time Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Schedule: 36 Hours per Week | Rotating Weekends Required
Contract Length: Temporary 12 Weeks

Ready to make a life-saving impact while earning competitive pay? Join the dedicated respiratory care team at Prime Healthcare Resurrection Medical Center and help provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process
✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

7. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

9. Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

#appcast #LI-TA1

Pay Transparency:

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $50/hr The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status: Temporary Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Chicago

Who's Hiring

INSIGHT20
Kindred Hospitals20
UChicago Medicine20
RUSH Specialty Hospital15
Ascension10

Top Industries Hiring

Healthcare & Medical Services
Transportation & Logistics

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Maywood

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Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a respiratory therapist job in Chicago?

Target Chicago's dense hospital corridor along the Near West Side Medical District and the Streeterville academic medical centers, where demand for respiratory therapists is highest. Large health systems, Level I trauma centers, and long-term acute care hospitals do the most consistent hiring. Candidates with experience in mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, or neonatal care have a clear edge in Chicago's competitive clinical market.

Which companies hire respiratory therapists in Chicago?

Employers hiring respiratory therapists in Chicago right now include INSIGHT, Kindred Hospitals, and UChicago Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's hiring landscape is driven largely by academic medical centers, safety-net hospitals, and specialty care networks concentrated in the city's medical districts.

Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Chicago?

Yes, but they are rare since most respiratory therapist work is hands-on and bedside. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low relative to office-based roles. The remote-eligible share typically covers utilization review, telehealth respiratory consulting, and clinical documentation positions rather than direct patient care.

How can I get a respiratory therapist job in Chicago with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Chicago is landing a registered respiratory therapist role at a community hospital or long-term acute care facility on the city's South or West sides, where competition is lower than at flagship academic centers. Entry-level candidates benefit from completing clinical rotations at Chicago-area programs and targeting roles labeled respiratory therapist I or therapist trainee. Neonatal or pediatric rotation experience is a strong differentiator for roles at Chicago's children's hospitals.

Which industries hire the most respiratory therapists in Chicago?

Chicago respiratory therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's position as a regional referral hub for complex pulmonary and critical care cases drives consistent demand across those sectors.

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