Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Aurora, IL

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance....

Respiratory Therapist Sign On Bonus

Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist at time of hire or must obtain within 6 months of employment Certified Respiratory...

Respiratory Therapist Registry Flexible

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

Neo Peds Respiratory Therapist . Full Time

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through...

Respiratory Therapist . Full Time . 11a to 11p

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Registry

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
90+ days ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
90+ days ago

Respiratory Therapist . Full Time

Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Nights

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Neo Peds

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

Maywood, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
13 days ago

care; Bachelor's preferred CPR/BLS - American Heart Association NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through...

Respiratory Therapist - $32-48 per hour

West Dundee, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

West Dundee, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
10 hours ago

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by...

Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Aurora, IL
11 hours ago

Aurora, IL
11 hours ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required 4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred. 5....

Part Time Registered Respiratory Therapist

Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
11 hours ago

Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
11 hours ago

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire. 3....

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,110 per week

Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Employment Type: Travel Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Allied Health Professional Start Date: 04/21/2025 04/21/2025...

Remote Work

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Days

Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
1 day ago

Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status State...

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Demographic Data for Aurora, IL

Moving to Aurora, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Aurora, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Aurora, IL

Local

National

Total Population

188,265

Number of Businesses

3,871

City Size

Medium/Lg

Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems

Gain insight into the complexities of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and how gases and nutrients are regulated in healthy humans. The human body is an amalgamation of specialised and...

Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

On this course, youll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings. Explore how to treat chronic respiratory...

Title Synonyms

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Respiratory Therapy

Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Aurora, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.

Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Aurora, IL offer the following education background

Associate's Degree

42.7%

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%

Master's Degree

12.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

4.8%

Doctorate Degree

4.6%

High School or GED

4.3%

Some College

0.5%

Some High School

0.2%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Aurora, IL

Less than 1 year

47.4%

None

23.4%

1-2 years

20.2%

2-4 years

6.2%

4-6 years

2.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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