New Grad Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric ICU (Night)

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder program for career增长

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking Respiratory Therapists at Advocate Children's Hospital – Oak Lawn. This full‑time, 36‑hour‑per‑week 3rd shift role includes a $15,000 sign‑on bonus, loan forgiveness, and tuition reimbursement, with a clear path for career growth through the clinical ladder.

The team supports neonatal and pediatric patients across ICUs and pediatric floors. You will perform respiratory care procedures, ventilator management, patient education, and collaborate with staff to deliver

Qualifications

• RCP license and NBRC credential required (RRT or CRT)
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required
• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program with at least an associate degree

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care.
• Administer therapies and ventilator management per protocol.
• Educate patients and families on purpose and therapy goals.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Computer skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Tools

Ventilators

EMR software

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking Respiratory Therapists at Advocate Children's Hospital – Oak Lawn. This full‑time, 36‑hour‑per‑week 3rd shift role includes a $15,000 sign‑on bonus, loan forgiveness, and tuition reimbursement, with a clear path for career growth through the clinical ladder.

The team supports neonatal and pediatric patients across ICUs and pediatric floors. You will perform respiratory care procedures, ventilator management, patient education, and collaborate with staff to deliver