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 pediatric orthopedic, bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties include spine and scoliosis care, plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitation and spinal cord injuries.

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:  Part-time, Nights, 7pm to 7am.

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

• 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 equipment and 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.

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