Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift, Sign-On & Relocation

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Relocation Bonus

Loan Forgiveness program up to $20,000

Job summary

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients. You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and work with NICU/PICU teams to ensure optimal care.

The role includes education for patients and families and collaboration across departments. Grad from an accredited program with an associate degree is required; NBRC credentials and BLS are expected, with orientation and growth opportunities in

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program; associate degree required.
• Active RRT/CRT NBRC credential preferred/required per site policy.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive respiratory care.
• Administer therapies and monitor patient response.
• Operate ventilators in NICU/PICU settings and assist physicians.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and self-care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Team collaboration

Electronic medical records

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients. You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and work with NICU/PICU teams to ensure optimal care.

The role includes education for patients and families and collaboration across departments. Grad from an accredited program with an associate degree is required; NBRC credentials and BLS are expected, with orientation and growth opportunities in