Respiratory Care Practitioner - JR-1061181-5904

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: By joining our team,you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work ina truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championedthrough words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culturethat is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery andcompassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been donebefore as we integrate science and clinical care to help patientsachieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.**Job Description Summary**The Respiratory Care Practitioner will serve as a valued member of theclinical team to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic andtherapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory therapyservices. These procedures are approved and overseen by the MedicalDirector appointed by SRAlab service agreement.The Respiratory Care Practitioner will consistently demonstrate supportof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and CoreValues by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts andshowing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.The Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CoreAttributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)while fulfilling job duties.**Job Description****\$7500 Sign on Bonus available****The Respiratory Care Practitioner will:**- Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.- Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.- Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures.- Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care.- Maintains emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order.- Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds for assigned area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care.- Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and SRAlab. Monitors and documents patient responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.- Assists with the development of clinical research protocols and participates in their implementation.- Performs other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the SRAlab including meeting pre-specified work commitment for float pool employees as specified by the RCP team leader.**Reporting Relationships**Reports directly to the Manager, Respiratory Care.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities****Required:**- National Board of Respiratory Care RRT credential or CRT credential with a minimum of 5 years\' experience in an acute inpatient setting and completion of RRT within 1 year of being hired. In lieu of RRT credential will accept CRT credential with a minimum of 8 years\' experience as a substitute.- Minimum 2 years of post-school experience as a RCP, one year should reflect experience in critical care.- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner ( CP) - Illinois Department of Professional Regulation License.- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association. Completion of a nationally accredited degree program in Respiratory Therapy**Preferred**Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialist (NPS)- National Board of RespiratoryCare. Bachelor\'s Degree (BA/BS) or higher**Working Conditions**Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extremetemperature. Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions inperforming certain patient care activities. Occasional exposure toinfectious diseases when working with patients.**Pay and Benefits:****\***Benefits and benefits\' eligibility can vary by position. Actualcompensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of therole.**Salary Range:** \$25.15-\$42.99**Benefits:** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefitsprogram that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographiclocations: a