Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's•Chicago, IL

9d•$33 - $50•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. 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 full-time night shift position works 72 hours bi-weekly and the hours are 7pm to 7am. 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)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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 burn and orthopaedic patients.
You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and 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.

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