New Graduate Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Lurie Children's Hospital is now interviewing and hiring for our comprehensive transition-to-practice Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency program. Upcoming Start Date : March 8th, 2027

Respiratory Care, New Graduate Residency: This program delivers a hands-on learning approach to facilitate and support the professional development of new graduate Respiratory Care Practitioners. Once admitted, the New Graduate RCP will practice, under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference everyday by providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program prior to program start with the minimum of an Associate Degree in respiratory care.
• Possess an active Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association, active and in good standing.
• Possess an Active CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Have satisfactorily applied in writing to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department seeking licensure, have a current license in IL, or have been issued a temporary license in IL.
• Successfully pass the Respiratory Care licensure examination by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 90 days of hire.
• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Licensure must be furnished by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department within 180 days of hire.
• PALS/ NPR/ ACLS certifications within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Practice, under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Provide top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree