Respiratory Clinical Specialist

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Respiratory Care

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule:

12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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Pay Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour

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Job Summary:

This role coordinates the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Clinical Specialist exemplifies clinical leadership by mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through quality improvement initiatives, education, and the integration of evidence-based practices, while ensuring the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios within the academic medical center.

The role includes providing charge therapist duties, coordinating multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care, and actively assessing staffing levels to support optimal resource allocation and workflow. The Clinical Specialist is also responsible for promoting high-quality care and patient safety through collaboration with interprofessional teams and active participation in clinical oversight. Focus may be in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care.

This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a directly related field or current enrollment in Bachelor degree of Science/health care related field with at least 2 years relevant experience in respiratory care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
• Applied for IL license if from out of state
• BLS prior to start date
• ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
• PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
• NBRC Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults)
• NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neonatal/Pediatrics)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds)
• Pass annual competency with no remediation
• Engagement in the pursuit of excellence, i.e. committee participation, CQI and QA initiatives, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments
• Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC / ISRC and pursuing education to advance one's knowledge and skills

Required Additional Job Qualifications to Float in a specialty area:

• Minimum 1-year RCS experience at RUMC at time of application
• Must pass annual competency with no more than one remediation in float area(s)
• Annual Competencies requiring remediation will be tracked and assessed year-to-year

• At least six months’ experience in RUMC Respiratory Care Services
• Above average interpersonal and communication skills

• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day
• Ability to lift 20 pounds to move gas cylinders
• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Provide charge therapist duties as defined by the House Coverage Checklist
• Assist in completing staff orientation competencies
• Serve on at least one RCS department committee
• Present key DMS board components as part of daily team huddles
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring
• Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols
• Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient…