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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - JR-13402

Chicago, IL

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Respiratory Therapist

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The successful candidate:

***$15,000 sign on bonus***

Hours: Nights - 6:30 pm -7:00am, rotating wknd/holidays

Job Summary:

Performs all offered respiratory therapies, ventilator management, EKG’s, Pulse oximetry, Holter monitor, pulmonary function tests and special procedures via Pulmonologist.  Operates and manages respiratory equipment and supplies to ensure safe and accurate patient care.   Performs clerical duties such as chart data entry, input of department charges, document filing and other tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school for respiratory therapy and IL Licensure required

  • National Certification, RRT or CRT preferred

  • Must have current BLS certification, ACLS certification preferred

  • Minimum 3 years of critical care/ICU experience preferred

  • Must have strong background in bedside patient care

  • Able to be self-supervising and self-motivated

  • Basic computer skills in working with Excel and Word

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

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