Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 74,390; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a casual (non-benefited) day position in Illinois. The role involves providing respiratory care to acutely ill patients, assessing response to therapy, and collaborating with the healthcare team in med/surg, ED, and ICU settings.

Requires CRT/RRT, IL license (active or pending), and BLS. Join a mission-driven team delivering world-class care, with opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional development within NM's

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Educate patients and/or families and provide information about respiratory disease management.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• Precept students.

Skills

CRT or RRT

BLS

Illinois license (Active/Pending)

Graduate Respiratory Therapy Program

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a casual (non-benefited) day position in Illinois. The role involves providing respiratory care to acutely ill patients, assessing response to therapy, and collaborating with the healthcare team in med/surg, ED, and ICU settings.

Requires CRT/RRT, IL license (active or pending), and BLS. Join a mission-driven team delivering world-class care, with opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional development within NM's