Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible
About The Position
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? This is a full time position at 36 hours per week located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital The schedule for this position is 7pm to 7:30am with weekend and holiday rotation. The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention and treatment. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of their training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Respiratory Therapy Program
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)
Responsibilities
- Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
- Understands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines that are ordered on med surg units.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and/or families and provide information about respiratory disease management, community support groups and other resources.
- Competent in all adult care areas including med/surg units, emergency department, and critical care units and other units as per hospital expectations.
- Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborates with healthcare team.
- Evaluates and utilizes respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Precept students.
- Serves as positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
