Respiratory Care Practitioner, Center for Transport Medicine

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.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

General Summary:    

The Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner ensures safe and high-quality care for critically ill or injured patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) during ground or air transport, requiring specialized knowledge and skills.

The Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for coordinating patient stabilization, managing their condition, and ensuring patient safety during transport, while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide seamless, coordinated care.

The Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner provides specialized respiratory care to patients during their transport between healthcare facilities, often those with critical or complex pulmonary conditions.

The Transport Team Respiratory Care Practitioner maintains compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult) during interfacility transport in accordance with established protocols.
• Performs stabilizing and life-saving procedures, such as CPR, intubation, and tracheostomy, as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency with airway management skills (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to manage complex respiratory conditions during transport.
• Provides specialized respiratory care to patients during their transport between healthcare facilities, often those with critical or complex pulmonary conditions.
• Proficient in using various respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and transport-specific devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all stakeholders, including patients, families, co-workers, referring center, and others to foster trust, loyalty, and a positive experience for everyone.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program in respiratory care. Minimal requirement: Associate degree.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Illinois.
• Three years of pediatric or neonatal critical care required (Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, or Emergency Department). Equivalent experience in an adult ICU may be considered as part of the three years. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of neonatal/pediatric diagnoses and management. 
• Intubation experience preferred.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification required. NRP/PALS/ACLS/TNCC preferred and will be required in the first year of hire. RCPs are required to obtain C-NPT within two years of hire.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities by making independent decisions and taking decisive action, even in high-stress situations.
• Utilizes and maintains advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors, and other life-support devices.
• Capable of performing MEDIUM WORK. Must be able to carry 40 pounds at a time, with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Requires good overall physical health and body agility to enter/exit ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing aircraft. Frequently required to lift; push; pull equipment and patients.
• Strong proficiency in Epic, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Education

Pay Range

$40.00-$66.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “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 affiliates are 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. 

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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