Respiratory Care Practitioner, PFT Lab

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,838 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 5% employer match

PTO, Holidays and Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Respiratory Therapy professional to perform pulmonary function studies, exercise testing, and pulmonary rehab services in alignment with the exercise physiology lab.

You will assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures, participate in respiratory education, and ensure high-quality, safe diagnostic services in a pediatric to adult care setting, with continuous quality improvement and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved registry program in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required within 12 months of hire; BLS, PALS and NIOSH spirometry certs needed within specified timelines.
• Ability to travel to outreach locations and to take call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function studies and may administer drugs under medical supervision.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and conducts respiratory education as needed.
• Maintains lab quality control, safety procedures, and Epic documentation for reports.
• Coordinates scheduling for PFT lab and supports training of staff and students.

Skills

RRT certification

BLS certified

PALS certification

NIOSH spirometry certification

Travel to outreach locations

Education

AMA-approved registry program in Respiratory Therapy

Equivalent degree in Exercise Physiology or Nursing

Tools

Epic electronic health record

Job description

General Summary

Sets up, calibrates, performs lung function studies, performs exercise studies and pulmonary rehab services in conjunction with the exercise physiology laboratory, calculates and prepares patient reports and assists physicians with bronchoscopy procedures. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regard to their growth and developmental process. Actively supports the hospital/department Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs pulmonary function studies which may include administering drugs under medical supervision.
• Performs exercise studies and pulmonary rehab services as needed in conjunction with the exercise physiology lab.
• Assists physician with bronchoscopies (Respiratory Therapists only).
• Participates in respiratory education services as needed.
• Demonstrates clinical competence by working independently and consistently providing high quality pulmonary diagnostic services in a manner that assures patient safety and assists in diagnosis and treatment of the patient on and off site.
• Stays up to date on process changes, updates to the lab through email, team meetings and educational seminars.
• Sets up, cleans up, and calibrates equipment for studies, and troubleshoots when necessary.
• Prepares patient for tests which includes, explaining test procedures, ensuring patient safety, obtaining initial assessments and measurements, and properly placing equipment on patient.
• Calculates and prepares test reports and verifies result in Epic.
• Develops and maintains policy and procedure manuals, quality control programs, and safety procedures for the lab that meet the approval of the Medical Director and JCAHO, under the direction of the Cardio‑Pulmonary Lab Manager and/or team leader.
• Responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program for all laboratory equipment.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director, Cardio‑Pulmonary Manager and Team Leader, evaluates potential new equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that all tests performed are charged as per hospital and lab procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring the laboratory for quality management under the direction of the Cardio‑Pulmonary Lab Manager and/or Team Leader.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders/repairs after obtaining appropriate signature.
• Puts away supplies on arrival.
• Provides training to technical staff, medical students and residents and pulmonary fellows.
• Attends scheduled educational programs in pulmonary function and respiratory physiology.
• Attends required hospital in‑services.
• Assists with research and clinical projects as directed by Medical Director.
• Coordinates all scheduling for the PFT laboratory assuring patients are in Epic with supporting documentation for billing.
• Assists with NIOSH course platform.
• Additional appropriate projects at the discretion of the Medical Director, manager, and Team Lead.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required at part of the responsibilities of the role.
• Acts as a resource for students, respiratory therapists, Residents, Fellows in pediatric pulmonology.
• Receives positive feedback from performance appraisal about experience and skill.
• Demonstrates ability to set and accomplish a yearly goal within the division and/or department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of AMA‑approved registry program in Respiratory Therapy or an equivalent degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing, or other allied health related experience.
• Registry eligible within 6 months of hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certified required.
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• NIOSH spirometry certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of on‑the‑job training program within 6 months.
• Certification per laboratory standards for bronchoscopy assistance and pulmonary function testing achieved within 6 months (Respiratory Therapists only).
• Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology a plus.
• Ability to take call.
• Ability to travel to outreach locations.

Pay Range

Hourly: $34.00 – $55.59. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance, Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

EEO Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact [e-mail].