Respiratory Therapist

About this assignment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) – PRN

Location: Shriners Children’s Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607
Schedule: PRN / As Needed
Shift: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Pay Rate: $47.00/hour

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients while working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and treatment to patients according to established protocols.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status and monitor changes in condition.
• Administer respiratory therapies, treatments, and medications as ordered.
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment safely and effectively.
• Document patient care, treatments, and clinical observations accurately.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Follow all hospital, safety, infection-control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to children and their families.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Appropriate state licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Illinois.
• Current BLS certification preferred/required.
• Pediatric or hospital respiratory care experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a PRN schedule.

Apply today to join a dedicated healthcare team providing exceptional care to pediatric patients.

At a glance

Way to work

Per diem

Discipline

Allied health

Specialty

RT

Shift

Days

Start

Immediate start

Duration

1 day(s)

Openings

5

Job code

JPC - 80

Requirements

• Experience: 1-10 years
• Skills: RT

About Advantra Health

Advantra Health brings clinical expertise to the teams that deliver care. Through our healthcare partners, we connect nursing, allied health and advanced practice professionals with opportunities to contribute and grow. We believe clinicians should have a voice in how their careers develop, and we consider what matters to them alongside what care teams need.

Our conversations with clinicians often begin well before a career move. We value the opportunity to understand their interests and stay connected, so we can reconnect when a relevant opportunity emerges.