Clinical Respiratory Specialist - Leadership & Critical Care

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Care to coordinate the delivery of cardiopulmonary care, administer interventions, and lead quality improvement within an academic medical center.

The role includes charge therapist duties, coordinating rounds for continuity of care, and mentoring staff while upholding evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety across adult and neonatal-pediatric areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or current enrollment in BS/healthcare with 2+ years in respiratory care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Illinois license at start date
• BLS/ACLS/PALS before start date
• NBRC ACCS and NPS credentials
• NRP within 180 days of hire
• Engagement in CQI/QA initiatives and professional development
• Membership in AARC/ISRC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide charge therapist duties as defined by the House Coverage Checklist
• Assist in staff orientation and competency
• Serve on at least one Respiratory Care department committee
• Lead daily huddles presenting DMS board components
• Assess cardiopulmonary status and monitor patients
• Administer bronchodilators and other therapies per protocols
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support
• Perform airway management and advanced procedures

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring staff

Patient assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

RRT credential

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NBRC ACCS

NBRC NPS

NRP

BLS

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Care to coordinate the delivery of cardiopulmonary care, administer interventions, and lead quality improvement within an academic medical center.

The role includes charge therapist duties, coordinating rounds for continuity of care, and mentoring staff while upholding evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety across adult and neonatal-pediatric areas.