Lorrie O'Brien

Respiratory Therapist · West Suburban Medical Center

respiratory therapist Bellwood, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
18 years
since Nov 2008
Gender
Female

Experience

Respiratory TherapistCurrent
West Suburban Medical Center
Since Nov 2008 · 18 years · Bellwood, IL

Education

Western Governors University
2013 – 2015
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

Skills

Healthcare Respiratory Therapy Direct Patient Care Quality Patient Care Patient Education Respiratory Products Respiratory Care Nrp Acls Pals Ekg Ventilators Vital Signs

About West Suburban Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Lorrie O'Brien is a Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center, based in Bellwood, IL. As a respiratory therapist, O'Brien contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Bellwood, IL. They have been with West Suburban Medical Center for 18 years. O'Brien holds academic credentials, including Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), from Western Governors University and City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College. Core competencies include Healthcare, Respiratory Therapy, Direct Patient Care, Quality Patient Care, Patient Education. West Suburban Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Bellwood, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Lorrie O'Brien is one of them.
  • 519 respiratory therapists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 78 contacts at West Suburban Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in IL: $55,000 – $95,000 (median $71,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in IL: Advocate Health Care (21), Advocate Christ Medical Center (16), Rush University Medical Center (13).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of respiratory therapists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lorrie O'Brien located?

Lorrie O'Brien is based in Bellwood, IL. They are currently affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center.

What is Lorrie O'Brien's specialty?

Lorrie O'Brien specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Lorrie O'Brien currently work?

Lorrie O'Brien currently works at West Suburban Medical Center. They have been there for 18 years.

What is Lorrie O'Brien's educational background?

Lorrie O'Brien attended Western Governors University and City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College.

How do I contact Lorrie O'Brien for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in IL?

respiratory therapists in IL typically earn $55,000 to $95,000 annually, with a median of $71,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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