Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Night Shift (Sign-On Bonus)

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for the nights, full-time 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). This position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and provides care to acutely ill patients in adult med-surg and critical care settings.

Responsibilities include delivering and adjusting therapies, monitoring patient response, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team; required CRT or RRT and IL license; BLS; preferred PALS and ACLS.

Qualifications

• 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).
• PALS and ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy; adjusts frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the health team.
• Precept students and model teamwork; maintain NM professionalism.

Education

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CRT or RRT Certification

BLS Certification

Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for the nights, full-time 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). This position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and provides care to acutely ill patients in adult med-surg and critical care settings.

Responsibilities include delivering and adjusting therapies, monitoring patient response, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team; required CRT or RRT and IL license; BLS; preferred PALS and ACLS.