Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatrics

3M HEALTHCARE; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,840 - 110,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Competitive compensation

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Night Shift. The role provides and coordinates comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and pediatric cardiac patients across ICU, floors, and emergency department.

36 hours per week on the 3rd shift, with a strong focus on clinical excellence. You will administer therapies, operate ventilators, assist physicians, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• BLS certification required; NBRC CRT credential within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures per standards and policies.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non‑critical care areas.
• Educate patients and families on therapy and disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians and other departments to optimize patient care.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety and infection control.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location: Advocate Children’s Hospital, 4440 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60559

Department: Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care

Hours: 36 per week, 3rd shift (Night)

Pay: $35.50 – $53.25 per hour

Bonuses: $20,000 sign‑on bonus, relocation bonus available, loan forgiveness program up to $20,000.

Summary

Provides and coordinates comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and pediatric cardiac patients across ICU, floors, and emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non‑critical care venues.
• Assist physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable.
• Administer medication treatments and therapies per physician order and patient‑driven respiratory protocols (PDRP).
• Clean, maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, and request service or repair as needed.
• Educate and instruct patients and families on purpose, technique, self‑care, and disease management.
• Facilitate clinical problem‑solving and collaborate with other departments to provide education on managing patients.
• Adapt and comply with policies and procedures for various service areas, perform tasks and special duties as required, and maintain performance standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, recognize and apply proper safety measures, report patient safety events and near misses, and assist in implementation of corrective actions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for age‑appropriate care, assess patient data and interpret information to identify patient requirements relative to age‑specific needs.

Licensure & Certifications

• Respiratory Therapist certification (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) – must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – must be obtained within 0 months unless waivered.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – must be obtained within 0 months unless waivered.
• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) – must be obtained within 0 months unless waivered.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – must be obtained within 0 months unless waivered.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Specialist (NPS) – must be obtained within 0 months unless waivered.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Experience

No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic mail and EHR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with patients, team members, and physicians.
• Initiative, teamwork, and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Time management, multi‑tasking and prioritization in environments with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50lb objects from knee to waist; lift 50lb from floor to waist height occasionally.
• Lift 40lb at waist height and carry across various distances.
• Lift 20lb from waist to overhead.
• Push/pull using 30lb force occasionally for long distances.
• Stand‑pivot transfer from bed to chair.
• Sliding transfer of a 150‑lb person on a sheet across two feet with a second person.
• Utilize safe body mechanics at all times.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, shift and incentive pay, annual increases based on performance, comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability), paid time off, flexible spending accounts, family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave, defined contribution retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program, and more.