Respiratory Care Practitioner Full and Part Time Positions Available Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $39 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is a 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, interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members, and follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The role includes providing 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. Practitioners deliver and assess ordered therapies, monitor and communicate patient condition, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, respond to clinical emergencies, educate patients and families, and contribute to effective teamwork and clinical practice.

Positions are available as full-time (36 hours per week), part-time (24 hours per week), and casual/as-needed. The listed full-time opportunity is on the night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is based at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed, subject to eligibility. The stated hourly salary range is $38.50 to $50.05.

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 for medical-surgical units.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapy, assess the patient’s response, and adjust therapy frequency as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients and/or 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, 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.
• Serve as a positive role model for team members, promote teamwork and cooperation, and adhere to the Northwestern Medicine Code of Professionalism.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• Free parking.
• On-site amenities.
• A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed, subject to eligibility; relocation bonuses may be available depending on the specified role.

What This Job Offers

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