Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT/ Sleep Technician, PRN

Overview 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. Job Description The Respiratory Care Practitioner/Sleep Technician performs all duties of Sleep Technologist I and II. This position performs comprehensive sleep testing analysis and comprehensive evaluation and treatment of respiratory related sleep disorders under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., and/or P.H.D) or designee. This may involve polysomnography with ventilator and positive airway pressure titrations. Has the ability to complete administrative tasks as well as technical duties. This is a technical position with no supervisory responsibilities but can provide respiratory care guidance to all Polysomnographic Technologist. Essential Job Functions Monitors and maintains mechanical ventilator, continuous positive pressure devices, oxygen and humidity devices. Assesses patients and diagnostic data to adjust ventilator and positive airway pressure settings per protocol. Assesses and evaluates the patient’s respiratory care in consultation with physicians, nurses and other health care personnel. Possesses adept clinical skill in manipulating ventilators and positive airway pressure equipment. Troubleshoots basic ventilator and positive airway pressure equipment. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals) utilizing AASM standards. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy. Evaluates the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions. Maintains continuing education requirements for credential by reviewing literature and attending continuing education meetings and seminars. Responds to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center protocols. Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Selects amplifier settings, obtains quality data, and analyzes data during recordings. Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact‑free. Identifies, corrects and documents artifact. Implements appropriate interventions (e.g., positive airway pressure, oxygen administration) for patient safety and therapeutic intervention. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to patients, families, co‑workers and others. Performs other job functions as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a CoARC accredited associates degree program in respiratory care. Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Illinois. Active RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board of Respiratory Care, in good standing. RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 1 year of employment. PALS Certification within the first year of employment. Current BLS certification required through AHA. Demonstrated effective written and spoken communication skills. Ability to move machines and patients weighing in excess of 25 pounds. Ability to comply with the BRPT standards of Conduct. Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (required). Compensation Pay Range: $34.00 – $55.59 per hour. Base salary is complemented by a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer paid group term life and disability insurance. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr