Children’s Research Fund
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Children’s Research Fund, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Respiratory Care Practitioner page is loaded Respiratory Care Practitioner Apply locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR2025-2759 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Job Description As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference everyday by providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Copy the link below into your browser to watch a brief, heartwarming video of our RTs:
https://youtu.be/1X592zBlQYk?si=QHekVJXiQ_ZcwMTL Respiratory Care Practitioners: Perform respiratory care according to policies, procedures, and protocols of Lurie Children’s. Perform patient assessment and analyze laboratory and diagnostic data to assist inpatient plan of care. Institute, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, high frequency ventilation, oxygen delivery devices, aerosol delivery devices. Provide airway care, administer inhaled medications, perform airway clearance, bronchial hygiene, and lung expansion therapy. Initiate, monitor, and maintain therapeutic gases including heliox, nitric oxide, oxygen andnitrogen. Evaluate the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions, treatments, and therapies and recommends revision in the care plan according tochanges in patient needs. Demonstrate knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use ofchemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required. Informed and up to date in respiratory care by utilizing current respiratory and healthcare literature forinformation and problem solving. Communicate with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health careneeds. Anticipate impendingemergent situations and intervenes effectively. Units We Support: Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)- 64 single bed unit, committed to providing top-quality care using the most recent advancements in equipment and techniques, with specialized attention to pulmonary issues, critical care, and other specialty needs. Access to the latest interventions and treatments includingextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), specialty ventilation techniques, andtransplant services. Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)- Level IV facility One of the top programs in the state/region Specializes in Neurocritical care for infants with neurological problems, severe respiratory issues, lung disease, birth defects and other genetic disorders, and surgical intervention for complex surgical problems. Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)- High Tech, state-of-the-art, 48-bed unit, devoted to the care of young patients with cardiac disease. Positions we are hiring for: FT 36 hour: Night shift, 7p-7a,12-hour shifts Minimum
Qualifications: Graduate of a
Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
(CoARC)
accredited
program in respiratory care.
Minimal requirement
:
Associate Degree. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois
, active and in good standing. Active CRT (certified respiratory therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.) Basic Life Support Certification
from
American Heart Association
. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, accepting of change, demonstrate adaptability. Must possess the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical interventions and procedures as needed for the patient. Required within 90 days of hire: Active RRT
(registered respiratory therapist) certification
from
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.) Required within 1 year of hire: PALS/ NRP/ ACLS certificate. Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential by the NBRC. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Care or a biological science. Previous neonatal and pediatric critical care experience. #1 For a Reason: At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois, nationally ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report, and home to one of fewer than 100 programs in the nation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a highly sophisticated mechanical heart/lung support system. What we offer you
: In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there! Education Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Pay Range $37.00-$60.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org Similar Jobs (5)
Respiratory Care Practitioner locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Transport locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Respiratory Care Practitioner, New Graduate Cohort locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.
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Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Job Description As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference everyday by providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Copy the link below into your browser to watch a brief, heartwarming video of our RTs:
https://youtu.be/1X592zBlQYk?si=QHekVJXiQ_ZcwMTL Respiratory Care Practitioners: Perform respiratory care according to policies, procedures, and protocols of Lurie Children’s. Perform patient assessment and analyze laboratory and diagnostic data to assist inpatient plan of care. Institute, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, high frequency ventilation, oxygen delivery devices, aerosol delivery devices. Provide airway care, administer inhaled medications, perform airway clearance, bronchial hygiene, and lung expansion therapy. Initiate, monitor, and maintain therapeutic gases including heliox, nitric oxide, oxygen andnitrogen. Evaluate the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions, treatments, and therapies and recommends revision in the care plan according tochanges in patient needs. Demonstrate knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use ofchemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required. Informed and up to date in respiratory care by utilizing current respiratory and healthcare literature forinformation and problem solving. Communicate with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health careneeds. Anticipate impendingemergent situations and intervenes effectively. Units We Support: Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)- 64 single bed unit, committed to providing top-quality care using the most recent advancements in equipment and techniques, with specialized attention to pulmonary issues, critical care, and other specialty needs. Access to the latest interventions and treatments includingextracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), specialty ventilation techniques, andtransplant services. Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)- Level IV facility One of the top programs in the state/region Specializes in Neurocritical care for infants with neurological problems, severe respiratory issues, lung disease, birth defects and other genetic disorders, and surgical intervention for complex surgical problems. Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)- High Tech, state-of-the-art, 48-bed unit, devoted to the care of young patients with cardiac disease. Positions we are hiring for: FT 36 hour: Night shift, 7p-7a,12-hour shifts Minimum
Qualifications: Graduate of a
Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
(CoARC)
accredited
program in respiratory care.
Minimal requirement
:
Associate Degree. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois
, active and in good standing. Active CRT (certified respiratory therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.) Basic Life Support Certification
from
American Heart Association
. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, accepting of change, demonstrate adaptability. Must possess the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical interventions and procedures as needed for the patient. Required within 90 days of hire: Active RRT
(registered respiratory therapist) certification
from
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.) Required within 1 year of hire: PALS/ NRP/ ACLS certificate. Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential by the NBRC. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Care or a biological science. Previous neonatal and pediatric critical care experience. #1 For a Reason: At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois, nationally ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report, and home to one of fewer than 100 programs in the nation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a highly sophisticated mechanical heart/lung support system. What we offer you
: In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there! Education Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Pay Range $37.00-$60.50 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org Similar Jobs (5)
Respiratory Care Practitioner locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, Transport locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Respiratory Care Practitioner, New Graduate Cohort locations Streeterville, Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.
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