Respiratory Care Practitioner I, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide comprehensive respiratory care for acutely ill patients in the hospital. You will assess and implement therapies, monitor patient response, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Qualified applicants will be graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program, hold CRT or RRT credentials, and possess active Illinois licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT certification required or eligible.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License (or pending).
• BLS certification required for role.

Responsabilités

• Provide respiratory care to acutely ill patients per physician orders.
• Assess and adjust therapy frequencies based on patient response.
• Monitor and record patient condition and communicate with the healthcare team.

Connaissances

CRT/RRT certification

Illinois license active

BLS certification

Formation

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Description du poste

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention and treatment. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of their training.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Understands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines that are ordered on med surg units.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and/or families and provide information about respiratory disease management, community support groups and other resources.
• Competent in all adult care areas including med/surg units, emergency department, and critical care units and other units as per hospital expectations.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds; collaborates with healthcare team.
• Evaluates and utilizes respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precept students.
• Serves as positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.

Qualifications

Required

• 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)

Preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.