Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Education

La Rabida Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital, a specialized pediatric facility in Chicago, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support individualized treatment plans and family-centered care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver prescribed respiratory interventions and monitor patient responses.

The role emphasizes pediatric respiratory care, including ventilator management, education for families, and participation in ongoing training and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred; RRT-NPS preferred.
• BLS certification required; PALS preferred; NRP preferred.
• Pediatric-focused experience preferred (1 year).
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory interventions including ventilators, inhalants, and airway clearance modalities.
• Monitor vital signs, capnometry, blood gases, and peak flow; provide asthma education.
• Evaluate patient progress and recommend adjustments to the Respiratory Treatment Plan.
• Participate in discharge planning and family-centered rounds.
• Conduct outpatient training with families or caregivers; document training electronically.
• Adhere to infection-control protocols and safety requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

CRT certification

RRT preferred

RRT-NPS preferred

BLS certification

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

IDPFR Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital, a specialized pediatric facility in Chicago, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support individualized treatment plans and family-centered care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver prescribed respiratory interventions and monitor patient responses.

The role emphasizes pediatric respiratory care, including ventilator management, education for families, and participation in ongoing training and quality improvement activities.