Pediatric RRT - Night Shift, $20K Sign-On

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

New Market Rates

Job summary

UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on a Full-Time Night shift to join a leading academic medical center in Chicago, IL.

The role covers respiratory care administration, ABG analysis, ventilator management, and patient transport, requiring an Illinois license, RRT, BLS, and pediatric experience. Includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, with new market rate considerations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification; PALS or ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapies and documents accurately in EPIC.
• Performs ABG analysis and monitors patient status.
• Manages ventilator care including NIV and MV and conducts weaning as ordered.
• Provides patient transport and coordinates oxygen delivery and ventilator support.
• Ensures quality care through patient assessment and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree

Diploma or Certificate

Job description

UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on a Full-Time Night shift to join a leading academic medical center in Chicago, IL.

The role covers respiratory care administration, ABG analysis, ventilator management, and patient transport, requiring an Illinois license, RRT, BLS, and pediatric experience. Includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, with new market rate considerations.