Respiratory Care Practitioner I, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • $39 - $50

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a licensed professional who provides respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, and provides care within the scope of their training. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires adherence to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The practitioner works across adult care areas, including medical-surgical units, the emergency department, and critical care units, and responds to clinical emergencies. The position is full-time on the day shift. Compensation is $38.50–$50.05 per hour, and the posting offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus subject to eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies and modalities to adult patients in medical-surgical units and other care areas as expected by the hospital.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered for medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered therapies, assess patient responses, and adjust treatment frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Provide care in adult medical-surgical, emergency department, critical care, and other hospital units as expected.
• Respond to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate and use respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precept students.
• Serve as a positive role model, promote teamwork and cooperation, and adhere to the Northwestern Medicine Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement.
• The company description mentions loan forgiveness.
• The company description mentions 401(k) matching.
• A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to the eligibility conditions stated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree