Respiratory Care Practitioner - Cardiac Rehab Casual PRN

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Mchenry, IL

3d • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a 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 healthcare team members, and provides 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, 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, as expected by the hospital.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess patient responses, and adjust treatment frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to other healthcare team members 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, promote teamwork and cooperation, and adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide 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.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed