Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Nights
Listed compensation
$40.77-$47.55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UChicago Medicine as a Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist – Nights, $20K Sign-On in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40.77 - $47.55/hour.
- Signing bonus: $20,000.
- Academic medical center environment
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols for pediatric patients under physician supervision. They are responsible for patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. A valid Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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