Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Night shift (18:30 - 07:00), rotated weekends

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Pediatrics

Experience Requirements

• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1 year based on references and typical RRT requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Certifications Required

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• NBRC certification required for RRTs

Background Checks

• Criminal Background Check within 6 months of start (7-year search including alias, county, national sex offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated monthly

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, fit for duty
• N95 Mask Fit Testing within 1 year of start
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (including surface antigen and antibody titers for renal dialysis assignments)
• Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (Dec 1 - Apr 30)

Competencies and Training

• Unit-specific competency exams (including Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG)
• Annual Core training parts I, II, III
• OSHA mandatory annual training
• Color Blind Testing (14 plate Ishihara)
• Facility-specific online training modules prior to orientation

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Professional references: Minimum 1 management-level reference and 1 employment verification covering 1 year of experience within past 2 years
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required
• Badge photo with plain white background required 2 weeks prior to start
• Facility-specific compliance checklists and policies (e.g., fingernail policy) must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with pediatric experience who holds the required certifications and is ready for a 13-week travel contract on night shifts in Chicago.