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Respiratory Clinical Education Specialist - NCH - Days

NorthShore • $73K — $114K *
Arlington Heights, IL 60004In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
  • CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
  • Minimum three years' experience in respiratory therapy required
  • Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a specialty expert for respiratory care services
  • Oversee development of respiratory care policies and educational programs
  • Act as a clinical resource for Respiratory Care staff
  • Develop competency testing and educational programs
  • Administer all forms of respiratory therapy
  • Conduct patient assessments and document care effectively
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance
  • Premium pay for shifts, on-call, and holidays
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Career Pathways for professional growth
  • Various medical, dental, and vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
Hourly Pay Range:
$35.38 - $54.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:
  • Position: Respiratory Clinical Education Specialist
  • Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
  • Full Time | 40 hours/week
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am - 2:30pm
  • Required Travel: May change based on business needs


What you will do:
  • Serves as a specialty area expert to staff and patients for respiratory care services; provides direction for services in collaboration with multidisciplinary caregivers.
  • Oversees respiratory care policy and procedure development related to the respiratory patient care; plans and implements educational programs and based on policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Serves as expert clinical resource for Respiratory Care staff for all aspects of Respiratory Care services.
  • Maintains awareness of regulatory guidelines, new standards of care, medical products, equipment and technology.
  • Develops competency testing and educational programs accordingly.
  • Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, chest physical therapy, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy.
  • Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy.
  • Provides intensive respiratory care utilizing advanced techniques and specialized equipment; establishes and maintains an airway during CPR; performs external cardiac massage if necessary.
  • Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood gas samples, blood gas analysis, and related calculations; performs blood gas lab quality control.
  • Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patient, family, and hospital personnel; develops and delivers home care instructions to patients.
  • Performs patient assessment and evaluation of care; confers with nurses and physicians to optimize the care of the patient. Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records.
  • Plans and conducts competency-based education programs in relation to individual staff needs and/or process improvement activities.
  • Assesses ongoing educational needs of staff to plan education programs for the year.
  • Assists in development of specific competencies to be tested annually and tests employees as required.
    Coordinates and evaluates orientation of new employees, documents progress of orientation, and provides feedback throughout the orientation period.
  • Makes recommendations for individual education plans, clinical experiences, skill testing, advanced certifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates with the manager and the team to identify QI focus and criteria.
  • Collects and analyzes monthly QI data; develops action plans to resolve problems.
  • Incorporates research techniques and data analysis into education planning.
  • Works closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve services; initiates protocols and monitors quality with a focus on general adult and critical care services.
  • Performs all duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner as required.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from neonatal to geriatric; implements assessment/treatment based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient.
  • Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.


What you will need:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field, required.
  • Certification: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required. CPR certification through American Heart Association, required.
  • Experience: Minimum three years' experience in respiratory therapy required.
  • Advanced knowledge of acid-base balance, blood gas analysis and interpretation, and cardiopulmonary physiology.
  • License: Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, required.


Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
  • Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities


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