Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location
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United States of America

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children's will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

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• Perform respiratory care according to policies, procedures, and protocols of Lurie Children’s.
• Perform patient assessment and analyze laboratory and diagnostic data to assist inpatient 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 recommend revision in the care plan according to changes in patient needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required.
• Stay 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 intervene effectively.

Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

• 64 single bed unit with focus on pulmonary issues, critical care, and other specialty needs; access to ECMO and other advanced therapies.

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, genetic disorders, and surgical intervention for complex problems.

Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)

• High-tech, 48-bed unit devoted to care of young patients with cardiac disease.

• Full-time 36 hours:
  Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts

• 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, adaptability, and responsiveness to change.
• Must possess the skills and judgement to implement medical plan of care and clinical interventions as needed for the patient.

Required within 90 days of hire:

• Active RRT (registered respiratory therapist) certification from NBRC.

Required within 1 year of hire:

• PALS/ NRP/ ACLS certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential by 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 opportunities for advancement, continuing education, grand rounds, on-site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more.…