Respiratory Therapist (nights)

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY :Assists the patient in achieving the goals of their Respiratory Treatment Plan and supports life by performing the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies, monitoring physiological responses to these interventions and therapies, and sharing these findings with the multidisciplinary team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Patient Care – 75% a. Assists the patient in achieving the goals of their Respiratory Treatment Plan and supports life by performing the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies including administering inhalants (via small volume nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, etc.), operation of mechanical ventilators (invasive and/or noninvasive), managing therapeutic gas administration apparatuses (heated humidified trach collar, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, etc.), administering airway clearance therapies (vibrative and percussive therapies, cough assist devices), safe and effective tracheal suction, managing natural and artificial airways, noninvasive monitoring, peak flow monitoring, asthma education, and other modalities, as needed b. Assists the patient in achieving the goals of their Respiratory Treatment Plan by monitoring physiological responses to respiratory interventions and therapy, by monitoring vital signs and capnometry, and by interpreting blood gases and blood chemistry results c. Evaluates the effects of the Respiratory Treatment Plan by observing, noting, and trending the patient’s progress, and makes recommendations for adjustments and modifications of the Respiratory Treatment Plan to the multidisciplinary team d. Participates in discharge planning by consulting with the multidisciplinary team and makes the necessary contributions to Family Centered Rounds and conferences e. Assists in assuring the continuation of the patient’s Respiratory Treatment Plan, in the outpatient setting, by performing bedside instruction with the patient’s family and/or caregivers in the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies including administering inhalants (via small volume nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, dry powder inhaler, etc.), home operation of mechanical ventilators (invasive and/or noninvasive), managing therapeutic gas administration apparatuses (heated humidified trach collar, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, etc.), administering airway clearance therapies (vibrative and percussive therapies, cough assist devices), safe and effective tracheal suction, managing natural and artificial airways, peak flow monitoring, asthma education, and other modalities, as needed; recommends additional training, as needed f. Documents all training sessions electronically in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record g. Protects patients and employees by adhering to policies, procedures, and protocols h. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies, procedures, and protocols Special Procedures – 10% a. Performs ventilator weaning b. Assists Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) with cuff deflation trials, and Passey-Muir Valve (PMV) trials c. Assists with tracheostomy tube exchange and tracheostomy tube tie exchange d. Performs blood analysis using the epoc® system e. Performs Vent Mobility and accompanies the patient, requiring mechanical ventilation, with mobilization within the hospital f. Performs Vent Mobility and accompanies the patient, requiring mechanical ventilation, or other forms of respiratory support, on interhospital ground transport g. Staffs the outpatient Technology Dependent Clinic h. Staffs the outpatient Spirometry Clinic i. Responds to all emergency alerts Patient/Family Education – 5% a. Performs formal instruction with the patient’s family and/or caregivers in the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies including administering inhalants (via small volume nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, etc.), home operation of mechanical ventilators (invasive and/or noninvasive), managing therapeutic gas administration apparatuses (heated humidified trach collar, nasal cannula, high flow nasal cannula, etc.), administering airway clearance therapies (vibrative and percussive therapies, cough assist devices), safe and effective tracheal suction, managing natural and artificial airways, peak flow monitoring, asthma education, and other modalities, as needed; recommends additional training, as needed b. Documents all training sessions electronically in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record c. Uses non-technical terminology for the purpose of more clear communication with the patient, and patient’s family and/or caregivers d. Performs immediate service recovery, when indicated Staff/Student Education and Training – 5% a. Participates in competencies, in-services and trainings of department orientees, respiratory students and colleagues b. Acts as preceptor for department orientees and respiratory students; takes responsibility for ensuring return demonstration required for competency check-off c. Assists in training of new Residents, Nursing staff, and Clinical Support Staff, as indicated Continuing education – 3% a. Attends all mandatory continuing education activities, competencies, in-services, and Skill’s Days b. Remains current in required certifications (e.g. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ), and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required for IL State Licensure c. Participates in elective membership in the national and/or state societies for Respiratory Care Practitioners; updates the Respiratory Care Department with education obtained at the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) and/or ISRC (Illinois Society for Respiratory Care) conferences d. Participates in elective continuing education activities and pursues advanced certifications (e.g. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) ) as a means to support one’s own professional growth and development Quality Improvement/Staff Meetings – 2% a. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives as designated by the Manager b. Participates and adheres to Hospital wide Quality Improvement initiatives c. Files Safety Learning Notifications (SLNs), as indicated d. Ensures the safe operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and submitting a Plant Operations Workorder for equipment repair, when necessary e. Identifies areas of improvement, both within the respiratory department and throughout the Hospital; escalates concerns to leadership f. Attends all departmental meetings, in-person or virtually

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Respiratory Care Program
Familiarity with the concepts and performance of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation management, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance administration, blood gas analysis, noninvasive monitoring, tracheostomy tube and tie exchange, etc. in a pediatric setting.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDPFR) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
Excellent verbal communication skills required

Nice To Haves

1 year pediatric experience preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) preferred; only credentialing issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care will be accepted
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred; PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred; only certifications issued by the American Heart Association will be accepted
Experience in the management of the pediatric patient requiring tracheostomy tube and mechanical ventilator preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the patient in achieving the goals of their Respiratory Treatment Plan and supports life by performing the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies
Monitoring physiological responses to these interventions and therapies
Sharing these findings with the multidisciplinary team
Performs ventilator weaning
Assists Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) with cuff deflation trials, and Passey-Muir Valve (PMV) trials
Assists with tracheostomy tube exchange and tracheostomy tube tie exchange
Performs blood analysis using the epoc® system
Performs Vent Mobility and accompanies the patient, requiring mechanical ventilation, with mobilization within the hospital
Performs Vent Mobility and accompanies the patient, requiring mechanical ventilation, or other forms of respiratory support, on interhospital ground transport
Staffs the outpatient Technology Dependent Clinic
Staffs the outpatient Spirometry Clinic
Responds to all emergency alerts
Performs formal instruction with the patient’s family and/or caregivers in the patient’s prescribed respiratory interventions and therapies
Participates in competencies, in-services and trainings of department orientees, respiratory students and colleagues
Acts as preceptor for department orientees and respiratory students; takes responsibility for ensuring return demonstration required for competency check-off
Assists in training of new Residents, Nursing staff, and Clinical Support Staff, as indicated
Attends all mandatory continuing education activities, competencies, in-services, and Skill’s Days
Remains current in required certifications (e.g. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ), and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required for IL State Licensure
Participates in elective membership in the national and/or state societies for Respiratory Care Practitioners; updates the Respiratory Care Department with education obtained at the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) and/or ISRC (Illinois Society for Respiratory Care) conferences
Participates in elective continuing education activities and pursues advanced certifications (e.g. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) ) as a means to support one’s own professional growth and development
Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives as designated by the Manager
Participates and adheres to Hospital wide Quality Improvement initiatives
Files Safety Learning Notifications (SLNs), as indicated
Ensures the safe operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and submitting a Plant Operations Workorder for equipment repair, when necessary
Identifies areas of improvement, both within the respiratory department and throughout the Hospital; escalates concerns to leadership
Attends all departmental meetings, in-person or virtually