Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Family-Focused Care

La Rabida; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support planned respiratory interventions and therapies for pediatric patients with complex conditions. You will administer inhalants, manage ventilators, monitor vitals, and educate families to continue care at home.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and ongoing education to ensure safety and quality of care for our young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program.
• 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
• CRT certification required; RRT and RRT-NPS preferred.
• BLS required; PALS and NRP preferred.
• IDPFR RCP license required.
• Experience with airway management and ventilator weaning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in achieving Respiratory Treatment Plan goals and therapies.
• Administers inhalants and operates ventilators.
• Monitors vitals, capnometry, and blood gases.
• Documents training in EMR.
• Performs bedside instruction for families/caregivers.
• Participates in discharge planning and rounds.
• Responds to emergency alerts.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Patient education

Discharge planning

Infection control

Education

Respiratory Therapist program graduate

Tools

epoc system

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support planned respiratory interventions and therapies for pediatric patients with complex conditions. You will administer inhalants, manage ventilators, monitor vitals, and educate families to continue care at home.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and ongoing education to ensure safety and quality of care for our young patients and their families.