Respiratory Care Practitioner — Flexible Scheduling

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 53,037 - 74,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Flexible work options

Student-loan repayment support

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to administer respiratory care to acutely ill patients. The position offers an hourly salary range of $38.50 to $53.90 depending on experience and relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a clinical environment, ensuring effective patient education and emergency response. Qualifications include a graduate degree from an accredited program, certification as a CRT or RRT, and an active Illinois Respiratory Care License.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care to acutely ill patients.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions during therapy.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management.

Skills

Adult respiratory therapies

Patient education

Clinical emergency management

Team collaboration

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 Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to administer respiratory care to acutely ill patients. The position offers an hourly salary range of $38.50 to $53.90 depending on experience and relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a clinical environment, ensuring effective patient education and emergency response. Qualifications include a graduate degree from an accredited program, certification as a CRT or RRT, and an active Illinois Respiratory Care License.

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