Outpatient PFT Lab Respiratory Therapist (Mon–Fri)

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s outpatient PFT lab in Huntley is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a full-time, 40-hour week on weekdays. You will perform PFTs, spirometry, 6-minute walk tests and related procedures within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3.

Licensed clinicians assess and treat acutely ill patients, educate families, and collaborate with the health care team while upholding NM’s ethics and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• CRT or RRT certification required.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Responds to clinical emergencies.
• Evaluates and uses respiratory care policies based on outcomes and best practices.
• Precepts students.
• Promotes teamwork and NM Code of Professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Education

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CRT or RRT certification

Active Illinois Respiratory Care License

AHA BLS CPR certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine’s outpatient PFT lab in Huntley is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a full-time, 40-hour week on weekdays. You will perform PFTs, spirometry, 6-minute walk tests and related procedures within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3.

Licensed clinicians assess and treat acutely ill patients, educate families, and collaborate with the health care team while upholding NM’s ethics and professional standards.