Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate

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.

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General Summary:    

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.They 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred. 
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in the state of Illinois required.
• Minimum two-three years pediatric critical care experience required.
• Minimum two years education experience including as a preceptor or other adult education experience required. 
• Basic Life Support Required. PALS, NRP and ACLS upon hire.
• Active RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.  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.

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. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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