Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on the Night shift. This full-time role supports pediatric patients with advanced respiratory care, including NIV and mechanical ventilation under supervision of physicians and department leadership.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT and IL license, and demonstrate strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration).
• Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body.
• Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
• 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 Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen/medical gas therapy per physician orders and department protocols; documents in EPIC.
• Administers intermittent or continuous medication delivery therapy with proper documentation.
• Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene and airway care procedures and documents per hospital policy.
• Initiates and maintains NIV procedures and NIV equipment status; documents procedures.
• Initiates, maintains, and assesses mechanical ventilation and weaning per protocol; documents in EPIC.
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring; document status and parameters.
• Performs ABG analysis per guidelines and reports results with quality control.
• Facilitates patient transport and ensures safe delivery during oxygen and ventilatory support.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Diploma or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Care

Tools

EPIC EMR

ABG analyzers

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Pediatric team on the Night shift. This full-time role supports pediatric patients with advanced respiratory care, including NIV and mechanical ventilation under supervision of physicians and department leadership.

The ideal candidate will graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT and IL license, and demonstrate strong communication and documentation skills.