Respiratory Care Practitioner-Full-time Night Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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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 members of the health team while 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.

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 and other adult care areas, including the emergency department and critical care units.
• Understand and implement ordered adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines on 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 for team members, promote teamwork and cooperation, and adhere to the NM Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed