Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Wanted at Shriners Children's Chicago

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.

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

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.

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 patients.
• You'll 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 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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:

• 2 Year Pediatric experience