What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist II position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is a family 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
Our experienced team at Shriners Children’s Chicago provides compassionate and innovative treatment to children with orthopedic and spine conditions, pediatric rehabilitation and cleft lip and palate. Our personalized approach allows children to reach their full potential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.
Job Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
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
