Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Position

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. 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 per diem position will work 12-hour shifts on nights.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
• RT license in state of practice
• Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting
• 2 Years pediatric experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Shriners Children's Chicago