Last updated 2026-08-02
30 Respiratory Care Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 30 Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist Homecare, and Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT roles from Ascension, Trinity Health, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals specializing in respiratory and pulmonary care, providing critical support and treatment for patients with breathing and lung-related conditions.
Salaries for Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Respiratory Care jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $43/hour, based on 22 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $113K | $117K | $119K |
| Hourly | $42/hr | $43/hr | $45/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $86K | $89K | $96K | 50 |
| Illinois | $77K | $87K | $96K | 83 |
| U.S. | $73K | $88K | $111K | 1,994 |
Salary data: 21 of 30 jobs include pay information (70%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Respiratory Care salary data.
Companies hiring for Respiratory Care jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Ascension | 11 |
| Trinity Health | 8 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | 4 |
| Kindred Hospital Chicago North | 3 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | 3 |
| Franciscan Health | 2 |
| Franciscanhealth | 2 |
Respiratory Care jobs by schedule
Respiratory Care jobs by experience level
Common Respiratory Care job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | 11 | 37% |
| Respiratory Therapist Homecare | 1 | 3% |
| Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT | 1 | 3% |
| Respiratory Therapist (PRN) | 1 | 3% |
| Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Travel | 1 | 3% |
Respiratory Care jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 12 | 50% |
| Hoffman Estates, IL, United States | 4 | 17% |
| Maywood, IL, United States | 4 | 17% |
| Elk Grove Village, IL, United States | 2 | 8% |
| Crown Point, IN, United States | 2 | 8% |
- How many Respiratory Care jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 30 Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $86K, Mid (p50) $89K, Higher (p75) $96K, 50 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $77K, Mid (p50) $87K, Higher (p75) $96K, 83 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Respiratory Care roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Ascension (11 jobs, 27%), Trinity Health (8 jobs, 20%), Northwestern Memorial Hospital (4 jobs, 10%), Kindred Hospital Chicago North (3 jobs, 7%), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (3 jobs, 7%).
- What experience levels are common for Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (19 jobs, 63%), Entry (10 jobs, 33%), and Senior (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Respiratory Care jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (19 jobs, 63%), Part time (6 jobs, 20%), Contract (4 jobs, 13%), and Temporary (1 job, 3%).
- What Respiratory Care job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Respiratory Therapist (11 jobs, 37%), Respiratory Therapist Homecare (1 job, 3%), Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT (1 job, 3%), Respiratory Therapist (PRN) (1 job, 3%), and Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Travel (1 job, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (19 of 30). 19 of 30 current jobs are at the mid level. 21 of 30 jobs include pay information.
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Ascension
Jul 29- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
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- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
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Franciscan Health
Jul 17- Ensure proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients Evaluate patients' response to th…
- QUALIFICATIONS Required Associate's Degree Resp Care Required High School Diploma/GED Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The…
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Franciscanhealth
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Saint Francis Hospital
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VITAS Healthcare
Jun 17- EDUCATION Graduate of an approved program to train Respiratory Therapists.
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Trinity Health
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Rotech Healthcare Inc.
Jun 10- Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients…
- Education may include but is not limited to: Respiratory equipment use and maintenance Physician’s prescription for equipment Importance of…
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- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups by performing respiratory therapy treatments,…
- Licenses/Certifications Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or…
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