Respiratory Therapist CRT Kish In-house Registry Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•DeKalb, IL

4d•$46 - $48

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Respiratory Care, this role provides emergency, critical, and basic care in accordance with physician orders and is responsible for the proper care and operation of equipment used to provide therapy.

Requirements

At least 3 years of respiratory therapy experience.
Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy.
Credentialed by the NBRC.
BLS certification.
NRP certification if working in the nursery.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and balance priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to use computerized charting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency, critical, and basic respiratory care in accordance with physician orders.
Ensure proper care and operation of equipment used to provide therapy.
Adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.