Respiratory Therapists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Analysis Skills
- 5%
- Critical & Intensive Care
- 5%
- ICU Experience
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 43%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
Northwestern Medicine
Advocate Aurora Health
University of Chicago Hospital
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Respiratory Therapist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $101,454 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,964 – $132,021 yearly
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PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PALSRRTACLSBLSNRPSkills
SICU ExperienceInpatient ExperienceCritical & Intensive CareICU ExperienceAcute Care Facility ExperienceHigh Acuity Unit ExperienceRespiratory Therapist RRT
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RCP LicensePharmacy Technician LicenseCPRPALSRRT-NPSRRT+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsWorking with Respiratory Therapy PatientsRespiratory TherapyRespiratory Therapist
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RCP LicenseCPRPALSACLSRRTCRT+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsACLSMicrosoft OutlookCPRCritical & Intensive CareRespiratory Care Practitioner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RCP LicensePALSRRTACLSNRPBLSSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCardiovascular Endurance TestingExercise Tolerance TestingInterim Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RCP LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRPALSRRTACLS+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipRespiratory DevicesRespiratory Therapy Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RPFTCPFTRRTACLSBLSNRPSkills
LeadershipRespiratory DevicesVentilatorMechanical Ventilation MonitoringVentilator ManagementMechanical Ventilation Therapy Assistance
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What's the average time to fill a respiratory therapist role?
The average time to fill a respiratory therapist role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do respiratory therapists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a respiratory therapist include: analysis skills, critical & intensive care and ICU experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for respiratory therapists?
Common licenses or certifications for respiratory therapists include: RRT, ACLS and RCP License.
What are some job titles related to respiratory therapists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to respiratory therapists include: respiratory therapist RRT, lead respiratory therapist and registered respiratory therapist.
What level of education is common for a respiratory therapist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a respiratory therapist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a respiratory therapist?
Most respiratory therapists have 19 years of professional experience.
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