Lead Respiratory Therapist- Night Shift

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

7d • $30 - $49

About The Position

The Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner is a valued member of the clinical team, providing respiratory therapy services to patients. The role supports Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s mission and values by contributing to team efforts and demonstrating excellence, collaboration, respect, and compassion toward patients, families, colleagues, and others. The practitioner also demonstrates the organization’s core attributes of communication, accountability, flexibility/adaptability, judgment and problem solving, and customer service.

The position combines respiratory patient care with shift leadership responsibilities. The Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner coordinates staff assignments and handoffs, helps ensure appropriate staffing and supplies, provides and documents respiratory care, participates in patient rounds and clinical studies, and supports quality care in accordance with departmental and organizational standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree and completion of a nationally accredited degree program in Respiratory Therapy.
• National Board of Respiratory Care RRT credential; alternatively, a CRT credential with at least five years of acute inpatient experience and completion of the RRT within one year of hire. A CRT credential with at least eight years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the RRT credential.
• At least two years of post-school experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, including one year in critical care.
• Illinois State Licensure for Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• National Board for Respiratory Care RRT or CRT credential.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong leadership skills in communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action using independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, standards, and policies.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and maintain composure in difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a supervisory, lead therapist, or charge therapist role.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and distribute daily shift assignments for staff and communicate assigned areas to nursing floors.
• Verify that department assignment sheets are properly updated and saved for the oncoming shift.
• Verify proper staffing and address staffing shortages for oncoming shifts.
• Communicate supply shortages or equipment issues to appropriate department or hospital personnel.
• Conduct patient assessments and interpret clinical data needed to provide quality patient care.
• Implement and evaluate plans of care for respiratory procedures, including aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.
• Provide care to patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices, and procedures; maintain emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways.
• Perform diagnostic studies as designated by department policy or physician order.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals when applicable, and participate in daily patient rounds for the assigned area.
• Complete patient chart documentation in compliance with departmental and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab standards for accuracy and content.
• Participate in implementation of clinical research protocols and trials involving respiratory patients.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program described as competitive with industry peers in the organization’s geographic locations; eligibility may vary by position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree