Respiratory Therapist

Company Overview Shriners Children\u2019s 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\u2019s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations. Job Description Shriners Children\u2019s Chicago an opportunity for a PRN Respiratory Therapist. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children\u2019s lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. Hours: The schedule for this PRN position will be a mix of day and night shift and will also include weekends. Key Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You\u2019ll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients. You\u2019ll 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 equipmentand utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualificastions 2 Year Pediatric experience The pay range for this position is $32.15 - $48.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shriners Children's