Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Acute Care Specialist

Northwesternmedicine; McHenry (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients across adult med/surg units, with evaluation and adjustment of therapies as needed. This role requires licensure, CRT/RRT certification and BLS, and involves education of patients and families plus collaboration with the health care team.

The position supports emergency response, participates in rounds, and serves as a preceptor for students, upholding Northwestern Medicine's

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire.
• CRT or RRT certification, BLS.

Aufgaben

• Competent in adult med/surg units with all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the health team.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management.
• Competent in all adult care areas including ED and ICU per hospital expectations.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates and applies respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes.
• Precepts students.
• Promotes teamwork and adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory therapy

Adult med-surg care

Patient assessment

Education & counseling

Ausbildung

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Jobbeschreibung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients across adult med/surg units, with evaluation and adjustment of therapies as needed. This role requires licensure, CRT/RRT certification and BLS, and involves education of patients and families plus collaboration with the health care team.

The position supports emergency response, participates in rounds, and serves as a preceptor for students, upholding Northwestern Medicine's