Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Part 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, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, 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 part-time position of 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the stated 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 medical-surgical patients.
- Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on medical-surgical units.
- Deliver ordered therapy, assess the patient’s response, and adjust treatment 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 in adult medical-surgical, emergency department, critical care, and other units as required by hospital expectations.
- 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 and promote teamwork and cooperation while adhering to the NM Code of Professionalism.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
