Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Student Assistant Therapist provides respiratory care services the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric and adult patient populations. Performs respiratory care treatments and procedures according to order and under the proximal supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner who is in the facility and readily available to them, if needed. As well as provides vital support services by ensuring availability of material resources through the stocking, assembly, maintenance, calibration (including quality assurance) of life support, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices. Understands how equipment integrates into the Respiratory Care Practitioner's delivery of patient care for the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.

Job Duties:

• Performs respiratory care according to order and policy/protocol.

• Administers inhaled medications, performs airway clearance, bronchial hygiene and lung expansion therapy.

• Calibrates diagnostic and life support devices, e.g., ventilators, analyzers, and monitors.

• Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs.

• Evaluates the patient's progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to treatments and therapies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required.

• Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.

• Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of department/hospital goals.

• Adheres to communication, and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.

• Assures availability of all life support equipment and medical gas for department operation.

• Ensures medical gases are handled safely.

• Assembles equipment in preparation for patient use.

• Processes equipment for cleaning/sterilization in accordance with the Hospitals infection control guidelines and stocks respiratory care equipment.

• Replaces and maintains equipment set-ups in assigned areas according to department guidelines.

• Assures charging of respiratory equipment and records the status for purpose of charging and medical records.

• Sets up and maintains emergency standby equipment at patient's bedside and/or designated areas.

• Assures availability and function of life support equipment and medical gases for daily operation.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Actively enrolled in a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care Program

• Basic Life Support Certification by the American Heart Association.

• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, accepting of change, demonstrate adaptability.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We 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.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org