Pediatric Respiratory Care Services Lead

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Services Manager at Shriners Children's Chicago provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all respiratory care services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric patients with complex needs.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and staff development within a specialized pediatric hospital, reporting to the Director of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years Pediatric Critical Care experience.
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Practice Guidelines.
• National Board for Respiratory Care certification (NBRC).
• RT license in state of practice.
• BLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, and terminates staff in consultation with leadership.
• Directs and supervises respiratory care staff and activities.
• Monitors staffing, scheduling, and per diem use.
• Communicates with the Director to inform policy and practice changes.
• Monitors quality indicators and identifies issues.
• Stays current with respiratory care trends and best practices.
• Ensures equipment maintenance to prevent hazards.

Education

National Board for Respiratory Care

RT License

BLS

PALS

Job description

The Respiratory Services Manager at Shriners Children's Chicago provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all respiratory care services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric patients with complex needs.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and staff development within a specialized pediatric hospital, reporting to the Director of Respiratory Care.