Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - 7:00pm - 7:30am - Respiratory Therapist

Company: La Rabida Children's Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - 7:00pm - 7:30amLa Rabida Children's Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (7:00 pm - 7:30 am)

La Rabida Children's Hospital is Hiring Multiple Full-Time Night-Shift Respiratory Therapists for the Inpatient Nursing unit in Chicago, IL!

We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals!

Competitive Night Shift Differentials are also available!

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, 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, including night shift differentials


* Medical, Dental, and Vision


* Pet Insurance


* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


* Life & Disability Insurance


* Retirement Savings Plans & Matching


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


* Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays


* Free Parking


* Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of each 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.

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

* 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.

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