Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Clinic Full-Time Days $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position will serve as a member of the pulmonary outpatient clinical team to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic evaluations for patients of the pulmonary-sleep medicine and COPD programs. The RT will support outpatient clinic activities and will have oversight over certain readmissions to NMH.

Requirements

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (within three months of hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association (for adult care therapists)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics (for neonatal therapists)
Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS)- Respiratory Therapy

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Support outpatient clinic visits by performing appropriate tests/assessments
Oxygen titration walks
Sputum inductions
Spirometry
Rounds on inpatient admissions with a primary diagnosis of COPD to establish relationship and help coordinate hospital follow-up visits in pulmonary clinic
Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care
Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies
Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures
Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NMH
Demonstrates clinical competence
Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others
Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes