Respiratory Care Practitioner- Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $39 - $50

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 works within the scope of their training and interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, compliance program, applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and 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.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered therapies, assess patient responses, and adjust treatment frequency 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.
• Provide care in adult areas including medical-surgical units, the emergency department, critical care units, and other units as expected by the hospital.
• 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.
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

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