Respiratory Therapist (PT Days)

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pediatric care organization is seeking a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist in Chicago. This role is dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care for children, focusing on orthopedic and burn care in collaboration with a professional team. The position involves various responsibilities that enhance patient outcomes while allowing for academic growth through research.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years RT experience in ICU setting required.
• RRT certification is necessary.
• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
• Provide primary respiratory care under a physician's order.
• Document accurate patient care data.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

License in state of Illinois

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatricorthopedic,bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties includespine and scoliosis care,plastic surgery,cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitationandspinal cord injuries.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Chicago an opportunity for a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Hours: This part-time day shift position works 24 hours bi-weekly and the hours are 7am to 7pm.

The pay range for this position is $33.47/hour - $41.85/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
• You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients.
• You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families.
• Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.
• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
• Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
• Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipmentand utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Respiratory Therapy
• 5 Years RT experience in ICU setting
• RRT
• License in state of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred:

• 2 Year Pediatric experience