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Shriners Children's·Chicago, Illinois
Respiratory Therapist · $35 - $53/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 332 posted allied health roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 44th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 5% 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 interdisciplinary patient rounds. They are also responsible for documenting patient care data and ensuring the safe, cost-effective operation of medical equipment.
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.
Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a part-time, day shift schedule. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
This part-time day shift position works 48 hours bi-weekly and the hours are 7am to 7pm.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, possess an RRT license in Illinois, and have at least 5 years of ICU experience. Additionally, current BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association are required.
• 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.
Market context
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.