Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's • Chicago, IL

2d • $33 - $50

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a part-time, day shift schedule. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Why Join Us?
Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to improving children’s lives.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Opportunity to provide highly specialized care in a respected pediatric hospital.
Hours: This part-time day shift position works 48 hours bi-weekly and the hours are 7am to 7pm.
Compensation Information: The pay range for this position is $33.47/hour - $50.22/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

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

• The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
• You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients.
• You'll be able to increase your knowledge in orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families.
• Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.
• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
• Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
• Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas
• This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree