Respiratory Care Practitioner Float - Full Time Variable shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•McHenry, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Float is a licensed professional who administers respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts with patients, their significant others, and other healthcare team members while providing care within the scope of their training. The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position for 36 hours per week, with variable shifts. The base location is McHenry Hospital, with scheduled floating to Woodstock and Huntley hospitals. A $5-per-hour float differential is offered. The preferred applicant has at least two years of full-time respiratory work experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Active or pending Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred applicant has at least two years of full-time respiratory work experience.

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 and other adult care areas, including the emergency department and critical care units, as required by hospital expectations.
Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered for medical-surgical units.
Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess patient 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.
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.