Respiratory Care Practitioner Careers at Lurie Children's

Become a part of something better

Experience a satisfying career in a leading academic medical center with an organization committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

The Respiratory Care Department at Lurie Children's, in collaboration and coordination with other disciplines, provides comprehensive services to children in the greater Chicagoland area and beyond. The department utilizes new technology, including the use of high frequency ventilators, negative pressure ventilators, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA). With over 140 years of excellence, we place kids and their families at the heart of everything we do.

In the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Children’s Hospitals, Lurie Children’s continues to be the top hospital in Illinois, ranking in 11 specialties. It’s why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children’s, you will develop time management, efficiency, and clinical skills to be successful in high acuity environments.

Our Openings Include

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner Transport

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - PFT Lab

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sleep Lab

  • Respiratory Therapy Center for Autonomic Medicine Pediatrics

  • Respiratory Care Student Practitioner

We Offer

  • Competitive Salaries

  • ECMO Specialists

  • Incentive Programs

  • Tuition Assistance

  • New Graduate Residency

  • Advancement Opportunities