Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Respiratory Therapist

Experience in critical care preferred; new graduates welcome.

Medical Explorer - Returning Student

Medical Explorer

Open to high school students (grades 9-12) or college students for 2026-2027; residents of eligible IL/MO counties; ages 14-20; GPA 3.0+; interest in healthcare; 9-month unpaid program with monthly meetings in Chester, IL; must submit application materials

Medical Explorer - First Year Student

Eligibility: residents of specified counties, grades 9-12 or college for 2026-27, ages 14-20, GPA 3.0+, interest in healthcare.

RN / First Assist - OR / Surgery Dept.

Registered Nurse First Assistant

RN with first-assist perioperative experience; on-site; rotating call; vaccinations per IDPH/CDC/CMS; preferred 1 year PACU/ER/ICU/CCU.

LPN or CMA / RMA - Full-Time for Specialty Clinic

LPN or CMA / RMA

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant program; Current CPR/AED certification; Active LPN license, CMA, or RMA; Clinic/hospital experience preferred; Vaccinations required; Strong customer service and communication skills.

Speech Language Pathologist / Contract SLP for 12-week LOA

Speech Language Pathologist

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology; CFY completed; CCC- ASHA; CPR; driver’s license; strong communication; geriatric experience; initiative and integrity.

RN -  Per Diem / As Needed

Registered Nurse

PRN/Per Diem RN with Illinois RN license; associates degree required; BLS/ACLS/PALS within 1 year; 1 year nursing experience preferred but not required.

Certified Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist with Illinois license (RCP) and CPR certification; 90 days to proficiency; experience preferred but not required.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 

Master's degree (NP or PA); active Illinois NP/PA license; CS and DEA registration; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; vaccination compliance.

Contract Staff - Not Paid

Contract Staff

Contract staff credentialing and documentation compliance; licensure and certifications required; vaccination and health records; ongoing verification and background checks.

Title	Location	Date
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Full Time · 0+ YOE Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Medical Explorer - Returning Student Internship · 0+ YOE Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Medical Explorer - First Year Student Internship · 0+ YOE Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
RN / First Assist - OR / Surgery Dept. Full Time · $79K-$100K/yr · 1+ YOE Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
LPN or CMA / RMA - Full-Time for Specialty Clinic Full Time · $42K-$56K/yr Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 23, 2026
Speech Language Pathologist / Contract SLP for 12-week LOA Contract · $83K-$156K/yr Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 23, 2026
RN - Per Diem / As Needed Contract · $89K-$93K/yr · 1+ YOE Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Feb 16, 2026
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Part Time Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jan 5, 2026
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time · $125K-$177K/yr Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Dec 31, 2025
Contract Staff - Not Paid Contract Chester, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chester, Illinois, United States Onsite	Nov 4, 2025

Activities	Emergency medical careDiagnostic imaging servicesPrimary care clinicsOutpatient surgical proceduresCardiopulmonary therapy services
Headquarters	US
Industries	HospitalHealthcare
Name	Memorial Hospital
Employees	200
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Chester ClinicSteeleville Family Practice
Tagline	Critical access hospital providing emergency and rural healthcare services.
Founded	1,962
Website	mhchester.com

Memorial Hospital

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