Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 83,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring a Respiratory Professional Development Associate to coordinate with leadership and Respiratory Care Educator to foster learning and professional growth for pediatric respiratory therapists.

The role focuses on assessing educational needs, developing training tools, and providing evidence-based practice opportunities while serving as a bedside educator when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with a team and across disciplines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop pediatric knowledge and competency of respiratory therapists in a defined area.
• Create educational tools and materials as needed.
• Assess clinical competence and provide learning opportunities (in-services, simulations, equipment training).
• Mentor respiratory therapists by reviewing patient information and developing critical thinking.
• Serve as a liaison to unit-based councils and promote evidence-based practice.
• Provide coaching for respiratory care preceptors and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on performance indicators.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Educational mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care

Master's degree preferred

Job description

General Summary

The Respiratory Professional Development Associate will coordinate with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to facilitate job competence and professional growth of respiratory therapists. They will assess and provide learning opportunities for respiratory educational needs and serve as an educator within the scope of practice in the assigned area.

Essential Job Functions

• Partner with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop the pediatric knowledge and competency of respiratory therapists in a defined area.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and Respiratory Care Educator to develop educational tools as needed.
• Assess respiratory clinical competence and provide learning opportunities such as in‑services, simulations, and equipment training to advance critical thinking and job competence.
• Serve as a liaison to unit‑based councils in coordination with the leadership team.
• Mentor respiratory therapists by reviewing patient information, including labs, X‑rays, consult notes, and developing critical thinking skills in others.
• Serve as a resource for educational and practice opportunities, including coaching and mentoring respiratory care preceptors.
• Use and promote the best available evidence to support the competency of respiratory therapists.
• Provide regular updates to the Respiratory Care Educator and department leaders on individual and group learning needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and trend performance improvement indicators based on national standards and best practice.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance professional development through participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, professional affiliations, and educational programs to stay abreast of current trends related to the designated area.
• Utilize evidence‑based practice and research techniques.
• Manage product implementation with the leadership team for new products and equipment.
• Serve as a bedside respiratory therapist and/or shift team leader as needed to maintain skills and credibility with staff, and to allow for direct evaluation of educational and competency needs.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in Illinois and possesses an active RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Minimum two years of pediatric critical care experience and two years of education experience, including as a preceptor or in adult education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; PALS, NRP, and ACLS upon hire.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist certification required within one year of hire.
• Ability to work with a team and excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Pay Range

$37.00–$60.50 hourly

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance; employer‑paid group term life and disability.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• 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 behavioral health resources.
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. They value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.