Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Acute Care Multispecialty

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in McHenry, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide bedside respiratory care to acutely ill patients under supervision, perform assessments, plan and implement therapy, and document patient responses. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, active or pending Illinois license within six months, and CRT or RRT certification plus BLS.

Preferred Neonatal/Pediatric life support certifications may be a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active or pending Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Competent in adult med/surg respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy; adjust frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition to health team.
• Educate patients/families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Precept students and model teamwork and professionalism.
• Evaluate policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

BLS Certification

CRT or RRT

Critical Care Experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in McHenry, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide bedside respiratory care to acutely ill patients under supervision, perform assessments, plan and implement therapy, and document patient responses. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, active or pending Illinois license within six months, and CRT or RRT certification plus BLS.

Preferred Neonatal/Pediatric life support certifications may be a plus.