Respiratory Care Practitioner Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $39 - $50 • Onsite

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 role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The practitioner interacts effectively with patients, their significant others, and other healthcare team members, providing care within the scope of their training. The position covers adult medical-surgical units and other adult care areas, including the emergency department and critical care units, as required by hospital expectations.

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 ordered adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines on medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess the patient’s response, and adjust treatment frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Provide respiratory care in adult care areas, including medical-surgical units, the emergency department, and critical care 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.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation and serve as a positive role model while adhering to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree