Respiratory Care Practitioner I PFT, Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,080 - 112,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Tuition reimbursement $10,000/year

Student loan repayment $10,000/year

Professional development $1,000/year

Well-being fund $250/year

401(k) matching

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide respiratory therapy to acutely ill patients across med-surg, ED, and ICU units. You will assess, plan, intervene, and treat per protocols, interact with patients and care teams, and support education.

Requirements include CRT or RRT, Illinois license, Graduate of an accredited program, and BLS. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

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

• 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.
• Educates patients and/or families and provides 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.
• Precepts 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Salary range: $38.50 - $53.90 per hour. Sign‑on bonus available: $20,000.

Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For union‑represented positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Learn more at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment per year ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Well‑being Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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.
• Educates patients and/or families and provides 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.
• Precepts 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Equal Opportunity

All application information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 offered a position, 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 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.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.