Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a clinically competent, licensed professional who provides respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, their significant others, and other healthcare team members, providing care within the scope of their training. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation.
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 across adult medical-surgical units.
- Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered for medical-surgical units.
- Deliver ordered therapy, assess the patient’s response, and adjust therapy frequency as appropriate.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
- Provide care across adult care areas, including medical-surgical units, the emergency department, critical care units, and other units as expected by the hospital.
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
