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Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's·Chicago, Illinois

$32 - $48/hrUnknownOn Site5-10 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Respiratory Therapist · $32 - $48/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -14% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois ($37.25/hr, n=332)
  • 406 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $37.00/hr
$8.45/hr · p10p90 · $250/hr
this role: $32.15/hrmedian $37.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 332 posted allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 32nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 14% below the Chicago, Illinois median for allied health roles.

The Respiratory Therapist provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge and participates in daily patient rounds. They work within an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and ensure the safe, cost-effective operation of medical equipment.

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, 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 define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here [https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations?listPage=1] to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Chicago an opportunity for a PRN 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

The schedule for this PRN position will be a mix of day and night shift and will also include weekends.

Key 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 patients.
  • You'll be able to increase your knowledge in 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

Required Qualifications

  • Associate Respiratory Therapy
  • 5 Years RT experience in ICU setting
  • RRT
  • License in state of Illinois
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from American Heart Association

Preferred Qualificastions

• 2 Year Pediatric experience

The pay range for this position is $33.47 - $50.22.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess at least 5 years of ICU experience. Required certifications include RRT licensure in Illinois, BLS, and PALS.

  • associate degree
  • Documentation
  • BLS
  • Patient care
  • PALS
  • Critical thinking
  • Pediatric care
  • Infection control
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Patient rounds
  • Orthopaedic care

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$32 - $48/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Shriners Children's

Établi à Montréal (Québec) depuis 1925, l’Hôpital Shriners pour enfants – Canada est un centre de soins de courte durée, bilingue, dont les soins pédiatriques orthopédiques ultraspécialisés traitent des troubles complexes tels que, l’ostéogenèse imparfaite et les anomalies...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Market context

Illinois Respiratory Therapist demand is steady

Illinois employers typically look for Respiratory Therapists with hands-on medical or respiratory experience and an active state license, and roles often include patient contact, on-call rotation, and close team coordination. This type of position can be competitive because licensed candidates who are comfortable with schedule flexibility and collaborative care are often prioritized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your Illinois license status and on-call availability before applying.

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