Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's • Chicago, IL

46d • $32 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

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. The schedule for this PRN position will be a mix of day and night shift and will also include weekends.

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.
• Participate in research projects for academic growth.
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree