Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a clinically competent, licensed professional who administers respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning and evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members while providing care within the scope of their training. This full-time position is in the outpatient PFT lab within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3 in Huntley. Duties include performing complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry testing, and six-minute walk tests. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The practitioner adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Responsibilities
- Perform complete pulmonary function tests, spirometry testing, and six-minute walk tests.
- Demonstrate competence in respiratory therapies and modalities across all adult medical-surgical units.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and/or families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
- Respond to clinical emergency management situations.
- 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 by promoting teamwork and cooperation and adhering to the NM Code of Professionalism.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- 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
