Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Elgin, IL

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Resurrection Medical Center
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred. 5....

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Respiratory Therapist ($15k Sign-On Bonus)

  • Resurrection Medical Center
  • Lincolnshire, IL (19 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (19 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred. 5....

In Person

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - up to $45/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

ShiftKey enables independent respiratory therapists like you to bid on per diem respiratory therapy shifts posted by a vast network of Facilitiesall based on criteria you select....

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) $5k Sign-on Bonus

  • AdaptHealth LLC
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist....

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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $20,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Trinity Health
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

care; bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state...

In Person Full Time

Respiratory Therapist

  • Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
  • Maple Park, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Maple Park, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

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Respiratory Therapist Registry Days

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (22 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

care; bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (CRT credential and IL state...

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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

  • Endeavor Health
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Care, performs, teaches, and guides all forms of respiratory therapy, chest physical therapy, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,752 per week

  • Triage Staffing
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Description Triage Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hoffman Estates, Illinois....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Legacy Healthcare
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 8 days ago

As a Respiratory Therapist you are the backbone of the Therapy Department....

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Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Health Advocates Network
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago

approved Respiratory Care program + 2 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting + Current Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) licensure in applicable state (IL) + American...

In Person Contract

Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Weekend Program - Nights

  • Kindred Healthcare, Inc
  • Northlake, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 12 days ago

As a Respiratory Therapist you will: Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient...

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Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT PART-TIME DAYS

  • Elevate Care Niles
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Niles, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Ventilator Management - Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators for patients requiring mechanical ventilation....

In Person Part Time

Respiratory Therapist

  • Quipt Home Medical
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Therapist General Description: Quipt Home Medical is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in providing respiratory care to patients in the home setting....

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Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

  • 2100 Edward Hospital
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status....

In Person Full Time

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Elgin, IL
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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