Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 2 days ago
Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate
Streeterville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37/hr - $60.50/hr
4+ years expAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is seeking a Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate to coordinate educational opportunities for respiratory therapists. The role involves mentoring, developing educational tools, and serving as a clinical resource to enhance the professional growth of staff.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care, bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in the state of Illinois
Active RRT Credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from the National Board for Respiratory Care required
Minimum two years pediatric critical care experience and two years education experience including as a preceptor or other adult education experience required
Basic Life Support Required
PALS, NRP and ACLS upon hire
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
Benefits
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
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Audrey Rosenblatt
Director Advanced Practice Anesthesia Services
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