Respiratory Care Practitioner - $20K Sign-On + Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual Bonus / Increases

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory care for acutely ill patients across adult med/surg units, ED, and critical care areas. The role requires CRT or RRT credentials, IL license, and BLS; sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available.

Responsibilities include implementing protocols, adjusting therapies, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families.

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).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are preferred; Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is also referenced.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med/surg units in respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the health care team.
• Educates patients and/or families about respiratory disease management and resources.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the health care team.
• Precept students and promote teamwork and NM Code of Professionalism.

Education

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)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory care for acutely ill patients across adult med/surg units, ED, and critical care areas. The role requires CRT or RRT credentials, IL license, and BLS; sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available.

Responsibilities include implementing protocols, adjusting therapies, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families.