Respiratory Care Practitioner I - $20k Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to deliver respiratory care to acutely ill patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapies in collaboration with the health team. The role requires CRT or RRT certification, active Illinois license, BLS, and graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. This on-site position offers exposure to med-surg, ED and ICU units and opportunities to precept

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• CRT or RRT certification required (or eligible).
• Illinois Respiratory Care License active or pending.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Understands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines on med surg units.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educates patients/families and provides information about respiratory disease management and resources.
• Competent in adult care areas including med/surg, ED and ICU units as per hospital expectations.
• Responds to clinical emergencies and participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Evaluates and updates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.
• Precepts students and serves as a positive role model for teamwork.

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 is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to deliver respiratory care to acutely ill patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapies in collaboration with the health team. The role requires CRT or RRT certification, active Illinois license, BLS, and graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. This on-site position offers exposure to med-surg, ED and ICU units and opportunities to precept