Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate
About The Position
The Respiratory Professional Development Associate will coordinate with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to facilitate job competence and professional growth of respiratory therapists. Will partner with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to assess and provide learning opportunities for respiratory educational needs. The Respiratory Professional Development Associate performs as an educator within the scope of practice in the assigned area. Functions as a clinical respiratory therapist and applies an extensive background of knowledge and experience with infants, children, adolescent, and adult patients, displaying mature critical thinking skills. Acts as a leader in improving and advancing respiratory care practice through analytical and creative measures; accountable for high standards of respiratory practice and fosters accountability in others.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care, bachelor’s degree required.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in the state of Illinois
- Active RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
- Minimum two years pediatric critical care experience and two years education experience including as a preceptor or other adult education experience required.
- Basic Life Support Required.
- PALS, NRP and ACLS upon hire.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
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
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
