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CRITICAL CARE RESPIRATORY SPECIALIST - RESPIRATORY THERAPY - STROGER

Cook County Health and Hospitals

$92,922 - $105,162

United States, Illinois, Chicago

1969 Ogden Avenue (Show on map)

Mar 14, 2025

Job Posting : Mar 13, 2025, 10:11:11 PM Closing Date : Mar 28, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time : 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 3:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : None Posting Salary : $92,922 - $105,162

Organization : Health and Hospital Systems

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at CCH. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Location: John H. Stroger Hospital

Shift: 7:00AM - 3:00PM

Job Title

Critical Care Respiratory Specialist

Department

Respiratory Therapy

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

In conjunction with the leadership team of Respiratory Services, the Critical Care Respiratory Specialist is responsible for direct oversight of the care of Critical Care patients. The Critical Care Respiratory Specialist serves as a resource to the Management team, staff, and interdisciplinary members alike demonstrating expertise in the planning and delivery of specialized patient care. Conducts in-services and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills of house staff and nursing personnel.

Typical Duties

Develop and implement quality assurance measures, including, but not limited to medication reports, charting accuracy, and appropriate patient care.
Demonstrates expertise in the execution of daily patient care, providing collaboration, direction and instruction.
Provides expertise in the planning and delivery of special patient care problems.
Acts as liaison /clinical coordinator for respiratory care student programs.
Analyzes patient care plans for evidence of documentation of standards of practice, shares findings with Leadership/Director.
Collaborates in setting unit standard of care and monitors indicators of quality.
Coordinates the evaluation of new equipment /products.
Provides orientation, education and training.
Develops, implements and evaluates orientation programs for employees.
Provides direct input into staff development for clinical ladder progression.
Provides input to staff performance appraisals and annual competencies.
Participates in daily rounds and facilitates a care plan for Intensive Care Unit patients.
Prepares house staff and nursing personnel by providing workshops and educational in-services to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to practice, as needed.
Enhances job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Maintains clinical competencies and education records of Respiratory Care staff and other hospital personnel as necessary.
Participates on task forces, committees, and various interdisciplinary meetings.
Participates in monthly staff meetings and leadership meetings with to inform, educate, and collect feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with Two (2) years of full time clinical experience in Acute Care OR Masters of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Must be currently registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Must be licensed by the State of Illinois for Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field from an accredited college or university is preferred (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Five (5) years of experience in a Critical Care clinical role is preferred
Current Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certification is preferred
Current Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification is preferred
Current Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (ACCS) Certification is preferred
Current Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) Certification is preferred
Current Respiratory Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) Certification is preferred
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Emergency response skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to communication effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in stressful environment
Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising as well as prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials.
Ability to engage in laboratory and clinical research.
Ability to provide leadership and influence others.
Keen attention to detail

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position .

* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.