Respiratory Care Practitioner, New Graduate Residency

Description

Lurie Children’s Hospital is now offering two annual start dates (February & August) for our comprehensive transition-to-practice Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency program. Upcoming Start Date : February 9th, 2026 . Respiratory Care, New Graduate Residency : This program delivers a hands-on 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 Children's, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference everyday by providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Copy the link below into your browser to watch a brief, heartwarming video of our RTs : Required Prior to Start Date :

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.

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 e-learnings, on site master’s 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 Care Pay Range $37.00-$60.50 HourlyAt Lurie Children’s, 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 Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following 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 insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious 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 Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. 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. Support email :