Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Riverdale, 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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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Local Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Respiratory Therapist - NICU We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team....

Respiratory Therapist Virtual Hiring Event - Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 9a to 3p

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 3 days ago

What you'll need for this job: REQUIRED: Associate degree in respiratory care; bachelor's preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist CPR/BLS...

Respiratory Therapist Registry

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 22 days 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...

Neo Peds Respiratory Therapist Full Time

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago

care; Bachelor's preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist CPR/BLS - American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) NRP...

Senior Respiratory Therapist

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 13 days ago

care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC Our Promise to You: Joining...

Respiratory Therapist

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist at time of hire or must obtain within 6 months of employment Certified Respiratory...

Respiratory Therapist

  • Harvey, IL (3 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Harvey, IL (3 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $1491 / Week Location 121 W. 154th Street Harvey, IL 60426 Department Respiratory Therapist Required to Submit + Updated Resume + Certifications/License (BLS, IL RRT/CRT, etc) + Request Time...

Travel - Registered Respiratory Therapist $2,650/wk

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs 2 years of experience required Requirements NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care 2 years...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,038 per week

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

LRS Healthcare - Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Maywood, Illinois....

Registered Resp Therapist, PRN Nights

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Therapy license Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (19 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Were currently hiring in Maywood, Illinois to support a hospital in need of Registered Respiratory Therapists....

Respiratory Therapist - $37-56 per hour

  • Elmhurst, IL (23 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (23 miles from Riverdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for ajob in Elmhurst, Illinois....

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Riverdale, IL

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Riverdale, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
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 Riverdale, 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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