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Rush University Medical Center lists this Respiratory Clinical Specialist 2-28943 opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Care
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Job Summary:
This role coordinates the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Clinical Specialist exemplifies clinical leadership by mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through quality improvement initiatives, education, and the integration of evidence-based practices, while ensuring the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios within the academic medical center. The role includes providing charge therapist duties, coordinating multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care, and actively assessing staffing levels to support optimal resource allocation and workflow. The Clinical Specialist is also responsible for promoting high-quality care and patient safety through collaboration with interprofessional teams and active participation in clinical oversight. Focus may be in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other Information
Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a directly related field or current enrollment in Bachelor degree of Science/health care related field with at least 2 years relevant experience in respiratory care
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
Applied for IL license if from out of state
BLS prior to start date
ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
NBRC Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults)
NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neonatal/Pediatrics)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds)
Pass annual competency with no remediation
Engagement in the pursuit of excellence, i.e. committee participation, CQI and QA initiatives, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments
Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC / ISRC and pursuing education to advance one's knowledge and skills
Required Additional Job Qualifications to Float in a specialty area
Minimum 1-year RCS experience at RUMC at time of application
Must pass annual competency with no more than one remediation in float area(s)
Annual Competencies requiring remediation will be tracked and assessed year-to-year
Preferred Job Qualifications
At least six months' experience in RUMC Respiratory Care Services
Above average interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day
Ability to lift 20 pounds to move gas cylinders
Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities
Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
Provide charge therapist duties as defined by the House Coverage Checklist
Assist in completing staff orientation competencies
Serve on at least one RCS department committee
Present key DMS board components as part of daily team huddles
Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring
Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols
Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient assessment
Assess patients before, during and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management based on patient clinical assessment, diagnostic results, ventilation values and waveform analysis
Perform airway management through assessment, assistance with placement, securement, maintenance, and removal of an artificial airway
Provide special procedures to include but not limited to external transport, high-risk delivery attendance, surfactant administration, Organ Donor Care Center (ODCC) services, esophageal manometry, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), manual prone positioning, continuous medication nebulization, bedside bronchoscopy, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, bedside tracheostomy, high frequency jet ventilation, lung ultrasound, ultrasound arterial blood gas (ABG) acquisition, specialty gas administration, nitric oxide challenges, and during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support
Conduct internal patient transports requiring respiratory support
Acquire and process blood gas samples Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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