Respiratory Care Practitioner - Casual PRN Variable shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Mchenry, IL

3d • Onsite

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, evaluation, intervention, and treatment. The practitioner works within the scope of their training and interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The practitioner provides respiratory care across adult medical-surgical units and other adult care areas, including the emergency department and critical care units, as expected by the hospital. The position is casual PRN, with rotating shifts and 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).

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 patients in medical-surgical units and other adult care areas.
• 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 conditions to other healthcare team members.
• 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.
• Model positive teamwork and cooperation and adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree