Respiratory Care Practitioner I PFT, Full-Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility (some restrictions)

Support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves administering respiratory care to acutely ill patients, assessing their condition, and educating patients and their families on respiratory disease management. Responsibilities include delivering therapy, collaborating with healthcare teams, and precepting students. Required qualifications include being a graduate from an accredited program, holding a CRT or RRT certification, and a valid Illinois respiratory care license.

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) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care to acutely ill patients.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams during multidisciplinary rounds.
• Precept students and promote teamwork.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

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)

Job description

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.
• 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

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.

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.

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.