Respiratory Care Practitioner - Casual PRN Variable shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • McHenry, IL

1d • 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 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, 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.
• Implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered for medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered therapies, assess patient response, and adjust treatment frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions 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.
• 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 consistently adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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