Respiratory Therapist - Registry/PRN - Night Shift

La Rabida Children's Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Registry/PRN - Night Shift (7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a Registry/PRN Respiratory Therapist for the Inpatient Nursing unit in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, then we have the job for you!

Job Summary:

La Rabida is currently recruiting multiple full-time Respiratory Therapists to join our Inpatient Nursing department in Chicago, IL. Multiple shifts available, both day and night. Rotating weekends and holidays. We are a small children's acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma. Functions in an independent and professional manner to provide high-quality behavioral health services to outpatient clients and their families.

Essential Respiratory Therapist Functions:

• Performs clinical duties of the Respiratory Care Practitioner consistent with the Hospital mission and scope of care.
  
• Administration of therapeutic gases, medicinal and bland aerosols, bronchial hygiene procedures, noninvasive monitoring, and ventilatory support.
  
• Administration of, but not limited to; nebulizer therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen set up, weaning, code blue, and teaching parents to draw up the correct dosage of medication for nebulization treatment.
  

What we need from you:

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of respiratory care.
  
• Experience with a variety of mechanical ventilators.
  
• CRT or RRT required.
  

• CPR is required.
  
• Illinois RT license required.
  
• Previous experience must include ventilators.
  
• Previous pediatric experience preferred.
  

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
  
• Free Parking
  
• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month
  

Who we are:

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.