Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

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. Hours: This part-time day shift position works 48 hours bi-weekly and the hours are 7am to 7pm.

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 our patients.
• Increase knowledge in orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families.
• 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.

Benefits

• Forbes 2025 best mid-sized employer recognition
• Excellence in patient care
• Multi-disciplinary education
• Research with global impact
• Learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking
• Compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience
• Care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status

What This Job Offers

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