New Graduate Respiratory Care Practitioner
New Graduate Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Lurie Childrens Hospital is now offering two annual start dates (February & August) for our comprehensive transitiontopractice Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency program.
Upcoming Start Date: August 25th 2025
*Our August 2025 start date has been filled but we are currently accepting waitlist students for August. If one of the current August resident declines their spot at anytime between now and July then waitlist candidates may be offered that spot otherwise our waitlist students will be given priority for our upcoming February 2026 Start. (Exact February 2026 start date TBD.
Respiratory Care New Graduate Residency:
This program delivers a handson learning approach to facilitate and support the professional development of new graduate Respiratory Care Practitioners. Once admitted the New Graduate RCP will practice under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Childrens you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team making a difference everyday by providing topquality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal pediatric and adolescent patients.
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- Graduate from a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program prior to program start with the minimum of an Associate Degree in respiratory care.
- Possess an active Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association active and in good standing.
- Possess an Active CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Have satisfactorily applied in writing to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department seeking licensure have a current license in IL or have been issued a temporary license in IL.
Required within 90 days of hire:
- Successfully pass the Respiratory Care licensure examination by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Required within 180 days of hire:
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensure must be furnished by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department.
Required within the first year of hire:
- PALS/ NPR/ ACLS certifications.
#1 For a Reason:
At Lurie Childrens we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of worldrenowned pediatric experts and kidfriendly care theres a reason were ranked the #1 childrens hospital in Illinois nationally ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report and home to one of fewer than 100 programs in the nation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) (ECMO a highly sophisticated mechanical heart/lung support system.
What we offer you:
In addition to competitive pay and benefits there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education grand rounds free elearnings on site masters degree programs scholarship programs BCEN voucher programs conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career and we will help you get there!
Education
(BLS) Basic Life Support American Heart Association (CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist National Board for Respiratory CarePay Range
$37.00$60.50 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
