Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Lurie Children's is the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, and is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. We are committed to providing superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

Requirements

Graduate of a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program in respiratory care.
Minimal requirement: Associate Degree.
Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois, active and in good standing.
Active CRT (certified respiratory therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.)
Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, accepting of change, demonstrate adaptability.
Must possess the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical interventions and procedures as needed for the patient.
Required within 90 days of hire: Active RRT (registered respiratory therapist) certification from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC.)
Required within 1 year of hire: PALS/ NRP/ ACLS certificate.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential by the NBRC.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Care or a biological science.
Previous neonatal and pediatric critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory care according to policies, procedures, and protocols of Lurie Children’s.
Perform patient assessment and analyze laboratory and diagnostic data to assist in patient plan of care.
Institute, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment including but not limited to mechanical ventilation, high frequency ventilation, oxygen delivery devices, aerosol delivery devices.
Provide airway care, administer inhaled medications, perform airway clearance, bronchial hygiene, and lung expansion therapy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain therapeutic gases including heliox, nitric oxide, oxygen and nitrogen.
Evaluate the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions, treatments, and therapies and recommends revision in the care plan according to changes in patient needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required.
Informed and up to date in respiratory care by utilizing current respiratory and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
Communicate with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs.
Anticipate impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
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