Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate (NE)

Lurie Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

94d • $37 - $60

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care required.
• Associate degree required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in the state of Illinois required.
• Minimum two-three years pediatric critical care experience required.
• Minimum two years education experience including as a preceptor or other adult education experience required.
• Basic Life Support Required.
• PALS, NRP and ACLS upon hire.
• Active RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills, problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop the pediatric knowledge and competency of respiratory therapists in a defined area.
• Collaborates with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop educational tools as necessary.
• Assesses respiratory clinical competence and provides learning opportunities such as in-services, simulations, and equipment training to advance critical thinking, clinical reasoning skills, and job competence.
• Serves and participates as a liaison to unit-based councils in coordination with the leadership team.
• Mentors the respiratory therapist in reviewing patient information, including labs, xrays, consult notes, and develops critical thinking skills in others.
• Serves as a resource for educational and practice opportunities in these areas, including serving as a coach and mentor to respiratory care preceptors.
• Uses and promotes the best available evidence to support the competency of respiratory therapists.
• Provides regular updates to the Respiratory Care Educator and department leaders on individual and group learning needs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to develop and trend performance improvement indicators based on national standards and best practice.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Enhances professional development through participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, professional affiliations, and educational programs to keep abreast of current trends related to the designated area.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice and research techniques.
• Product management in conjunction with the leadership team in implementations of new products and equipment.
• Serves as a bedside respiratory therapist and/or shift team leader as needed to maintain skills and credibility with staff, and to allow for direct evaluation of educational and competency needs.
• Other job functions as assigned.

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
• Various 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees