Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Shriners Children's Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries. Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a PRN Respiratory Therapist. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.
Requirements
- Associate Respiratory Therapy
- 5 Years RT experience in ICU setting
- RRT
- License in state of Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- 2 Year Pediatric experience
Responsibilities
- Participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
- Work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for patients.
- Increase knowledge in orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for patients and families.
- Have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.
- Provide primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order.
- Communicate verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds).
- Document accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines.
- Assure safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.
Benefits
- medical coverage on their first day
- 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
- paid time off
- life insurance
- short term and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
- tuition reimbursement
- home & auto
- hospitalization
- critical illness
- pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
