Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s outpatient PFT lab in Huntley is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a full-time, 40-hour week on weekdays. You will perform PFTs, spirometry, 6-minute walk tests and related procedures within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3.

Licensed clinicians assess and treat acutely ill patients, educate families, and collaborate with the health care team while upholding NM’s ethics and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• CRT or RRT certification required.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Responds to clinical emergencies.
• Evaluates and uses respiratory care policies based on outcomes and best practices.
• Precepts students.
• Promotes teamwork and NM Code of Professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Education

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CRT or RRT certification

Active Illinois Respiratory Care License

AHA BLS CPR certification

Job description

Description

This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week for our outpatient PFT lab that is within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3 in Huntley. Responsibilities will include doing complete PFTs, spirometry testing, 6 minute walk tests etc. Schedule is Monday through Friday, no weekends and no holidays.

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.
• 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.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• 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 Illinois Respiratory Care License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Preferred

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

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

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.