Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Respiratory Care Practitioner

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.

At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there's a reason we're ranked the #1 children's hospital in Illinois, nationally ranked in all 11 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report, and home to one of fewer than 100 programs in the nation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a highly sophisticated mechanical heart/lung support system.

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.

Respiratory Care Practitioners:

• 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.

Units We Support:

Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)-

• 64 single bed unit, committed to providing top-quality care using the most recent advancements in equipment and techniques, with specialized attention to pulmonary issues, critical care, and other specialty needs.
• Access to the latest interventions and treatments including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), specialty ventilation techniques, and transplant services?.

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)-

• Level IV facility
• One of the top programs in the state/region
• Specializes in Neurocritical care for infants with neurological problems, severe respiratory issues, lung disease, birth defects and other genetic disorders, and surgical intervention for complex surgical problems.

Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)-

• High Tech, state-of-the-art, 48-bed unit, devoted to the care of young patients with cardiac disease.

Positions we are hiring for:

• FT 36 hour: Night shift, 7p-7a,12-hour shifts

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

What we offer you:

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master's degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!

Education

Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Pay Range

$37.00-$60.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

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

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

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