Respiratory Clinical Specialist 3-28519

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Respiratory Care Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 0.9) Shift: Shift 3 Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 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 leads and 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. This Respiratory Clinical Specialist serves as the clinical leader, guiding and mentoring staff while promoting excellence in patient care through evidence-based practice, education, and quality improvement initiatives, with direct input into staff performance evaluations. They ensure high standards in managing complex cases within the academic medical center and foster patient safety through collaboration with interprofessional teams and clinical oversight. Key responsibilities include providing supervisory leadership, oversee charge therapist duties, coordinating multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care, and actively evaluating staffing needs to optimize resource allocation and workflow. This Clinical Specialist provides education and training across the organization to support professional development and clinical competency. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development, implementation, and compliance of clinical protocols and guidelines to standardize best practices and enhance care delivery. 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 Required Job Qualifications: EducationCompletion of, or current enrollment in, accredited degree program in Master of Science/health care related field OR Completion of the following:  Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field  3+ years of relevant respiratory care experience  Master’s program enrollment within six months of position start date Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start dateApplied 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) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds) NBRC Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults) NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neonatal/Pediatrics) 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 Completion of master’s degree or higher At least one year’s experience in RUMC Respiratory Care Services Prior experience with leadership and research Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills Professional Development Opportunities Respiratory care research University Medical Center education Professional speaker development State society involvement National societies involvement Respiratory related associations 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: Oversee charge therapist duties as defined by the House Coverage Checklist. Precepts new employees and provides feedback to leadership team during orientation Conducts staff performance evaluations Participate and lead in CQI and QA initiatives including audits Leads committees as assigned; chair one department committee and/or serve on a hospital committee. Actively engaged in improving Employee Engagement Monitor and participate in research activities as assigned Lecture at a professional meeting, publish in a professional journal or mentor graduate student research projects Assist in completing staff orientation competencies Serve on at least 1 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 and oversee 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 Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Participate as a member of the Rapid Response Team Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care team and act as clinical resource as needed Document work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, department records, and patient charges Provide and document patient/family education Precept students, new employees and provide observational learning opportunities through shadowing Contribute to quality improvement efforts through frontline feedback and participation in committee initiatives in conjunction with department leadership CompetencyContribute to the development of staff annual competenciesPass departmental annual competencies in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory careTechnical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needsAnalytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapyCustomer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team Maintain active status of license, credentials, and certifications Maintain American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership Rush is an equal opportunity employer. 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