Respiratory Care Practitioner I — Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Relocation bonuses

Free parking

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is looking for skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our esteemed team at the Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role emphasizes delivering excellent patient care, educating patients and families on respiratory disease management, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program and possess either a CRT or RRT certification, along with an active Illinois Respiratory Care License. Competitive salaries, sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.

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).

Responsibilities

• Administer Respiratory care to acutely ill patients.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management.
• Monitor and assess patient condition; communicate with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is looking for skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our esteemed team at the Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role emphasizes delivering excellent patient care, educating patients and families on respiratory disease management, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program and possess either a CRT or RRT certification, along with an active Illinois Respiratory Care License. Competitive salaries, sign-on and relocation bonuses are available.