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Cross Country Allied

Respiratory Therapist

Pay: $2,835/wk

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$70,801 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Cross Country Allied - 3.8 Chicago, IL Job Details Travel healthcare $2,835 a week 6 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Housing allowance Health insurance 401(k) Referral program Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Pulmonary function testing Laboratory equipment routine checks Implementing laboratory quality control protocols

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) position in the healthcare organization. This role involves providing respiratory care services to patients, including performing quality control on pulmonary function testing (PFT) equipment. The position requires prior PFT experience and the capacity to conduct weekly quality control procedures.

Job Details:

Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience:

1 year of experience, in addition to required certifications for respiratory therapists.

Schedule:

Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.

Additional Information:

Prior PFT experience is necessary, with specific duties including weekly quality control checks on the PFT machinery.

Submission instructions:

Candidates must be able to meet the outlined experience and skill requirements to be considered for the role. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits