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 Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics (CAMP) in the division of Autonomic Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital is the first of its kind in the world. The Center is an interdisciplinary program that studies infants, children and young adults with conditions that affect the autonomic nervous systems (ANS). The ANS controls the automatic regulation of breathing, body and skin temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, cerebral autoregulation, pupillary response to light, and more. CAMP is an international leader in the study of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) and rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD), and in the development of child-friendly, non-invasive autonomic testing of all organ systems served by the ANS with application to children with more common diseases Read more about CAMP .

The candidate chosen for this role will be a key member of our clinical team, assisting with comprehensive daytime and overnight evaluations of infants and children with disorders of respiratory control. During our comprehensive inpatient evaluations, we determine the most effective way to optimize a child's ventilation and oxygenation needs with a variety of tracheostomy tube covers and ventilators (LTV, Trilogy, Astral, Vivo). The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, and families on a daily basis. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for communicating with patients, their families, and referring medical providers. The Respiratory Therapist will perform a variety of outpatient autonomic tests such as: Head-up-Tilt (HUT) testing, Thermoregulatory Sweat Test, Pupillometry, Peripheral Skin Temperature measurements, Heart Rate Deep Breathing, Valsalva Maneuvers, and QSWEAT testing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs independently, multi-channel recording both awake and sleep with research grade attention to detail on children: newborn through adolescent with a wide spectrum of disorders of respiratory control.
• Performs all T3 physiologic home/hospital monitoring including teaching, scoring, billing, trouble-shooting and maintenance of all recordings.
• Conducts parent/patient interviews, schedules and coordinates clinical visits, obtains necessary medical records and triages referrals.
• Provides teaching to patients and/or parents prior to discharge
• Performs the initial recognition, intervention and treatment of acute life-threatening events that may occur during evaluation of critically ill patients seen in the respiratory physiology laboratories.
• Provides educational opportunities by serving as a mentor and leader in clinical skills to maintain professional competence.
• Maintains performance improvement/quality assurance activities for the Department of Autonomic Medicine, ensuring compliance with all hospital policies, Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Participates in developing and revising procedures, policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Provides input to facilitate team-building concept among therapists, nurses and physicians.
• Provides input on equipment evaluation and purchasing
• Facilitates and collaborates with all members of the team in identifying and participating in research projects. Incorporates research findings into clinical practice.
• 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:

• Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required, or a Master's degree of science and 5 years of experience in medicine or autonomic medicine.
• 3 years pediatric or neonatal critical care experience is preferred.
• Current PALS certification, preferred
• Must be capable of performing and working knowledge of all respiratory equipment and therapies provided in Center for Autonomic Medicine in Pediatrics.
• Good teaching and decision-making skills with a high degree of motivation and ability to work independently.
• Meticulous attention to detail, organizational and assessment skills are imperative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of End Note and Microsoft Access and Power Point preferred excellent.
  

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.

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