Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's • Chicago, IL

47d • $35 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a full-time, night 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. 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. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

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.
• 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 utilize appropriate infection control techniques in all areas.

What This Job Offers

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