Pediatric ICU Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

3M HEALTHCARE; Illinois; On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, and pediatric units, using evidence-based practices to ensure safety and high-quality patient experiences. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, operating ventilators, assisting with procedures, educating families, and maintaining equipment.

Requires RCP license, NBRC credentials, BLS, and an associate degree in respiratory care; night

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program; minimum associate degree.
• RCP license issued by the state of practice.
• NBRC credential (RRT/CRT) within 12 months or CRT credential if obtained earlier.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using respiratory therapy processes and correlate with diagnostics and labs.
• Identify neonatal/pediatric-specific needs.
• Operate ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures as applicable.
• Administer therapies per physician orders and protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; report service needs.
• Educate patients and families on technique and disease management.
• Collaborate with other departments for patient education and safety.

Skills

Respiratory care

Communication skills

Patient education

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RCP license

NBRC credential (RRT/CRT)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, and pediatric units, using evidence-based practices to ensure safety and high-quality patient experiences. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, operating ventilators, assisting with procedures, educating families, and maintaining equipment.

Requires RCP license, NBRC credentials, BLS, and an associate degree in respiratory care; night