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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Illinois post a median of $42.28 an hour, the middle half $39.40–$44.38, across 148 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Illinois earn a median of $40.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Medicare gives Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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What Illinois requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner license, from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Completion of a respiratory care program accredited by CoARC or CAAHEP and the NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist exam (the RRT is accepted in place); endorsement is available for licensees of other jurisdictions.
- Staying active: Licenses expire October 31 of each odd-numbered year; continuing education is not due until the first full renewal cycle.
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About the job
Description
The Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR provides emergency, critical, and basic care in accordance with the physician's order. This role is responsible for proper care and operation of the equipment used for providing therapy.
Qualifications
Required
- At least 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple assignments and balance priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of medical terminology
- Ability to use computerized charting
- Graduate from accredited school of respiratory therapy; must be credentialed by the NBRC
- BLS
- NRP required if working in nursery
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- PALS
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.
From Northwestern Medicine's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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