Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist

Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15,000!

90%, day/eve, 6:30am-6:00pm, every 3rd weekend. Holidays required.

This position is based out of 1350 Charles St. 

 

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3.50/ hr evening, $4.50/ hr night, and $3.75/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked. 

Other additional components of compensation may include:

• Overtime
• On-call pay

 

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy. Required
   

Work Experience

• 2 years experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients. Preferred
• Experience working in a patient transport environment. Preferred
   

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois (within 90 days of passing test for new grads) Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Required
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire. Required
   

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Job Description

 

UW Northern Illinois benefits