Pediatric Transport Respiratory Care Specialist

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver specialized respiratory care during interfacility transfers for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

You will coordinate stabilization, manage complex pulmonary conditions, and ensure safety during ground or air transport, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Associate degree required; Illinois licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Three years of pediatric or neonatal critical care; adult ICU experience may be counted.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and direct care during interfacility transport.
• Perform stabilizing and life-saving procedures (CPR, intubation, tracheostomy) as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in airway management across neonatal to adult patients.
• Provide transport-specific respiratory care using ventilators, oxygen systems and monitors.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient safety during transport.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Interfacility transport coordination

Airway management

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Associate degree

Tools

Epic

Ventilators

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver specialized respiratory care during interfacility transfers for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

You will coordinate stabilization, manage complex pulmonary conditions, and ensure safety during ground or air transport, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.