Respiratory Therapist, RRT Registry

UChicago Medicine

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Chicago, IllinoisPer Diem / PRNPediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.

implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-.

Requirements

hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’ Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services CBA Code: Non

2 FTE) Shift: Day Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’ Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services CBA Code: Non-Union

Benefits & Compensation

emergent non

invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non

hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’ Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services CBA Code: Non

2 FTE) Shift: Day Shift – 12-hours ‘Requirement: four 12hr shifts per six week schedule.’ Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services CBA Code: Non-Union

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UChicago Medicine in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentMechanical VentilationNon-Invasive VentilationArterial Blood Gas AnalysisAirway ManagementEPIC Electronic Medical RecordBronchopulmonary HygieneOxygen TherapyPatient TransportCardiopulmonary MonitoringPediatric Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, RRT Registry at UChicago Medicine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UChicago Medicine is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Non-Invasive Ventilation, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Airway Management, EPIC Electronic Medical Record, Bronchopulmonary Hygiene. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Administers respiratory treatments, procedures, and protocols for pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and performs arterial blood gas analysis.

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