Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Huntley is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for the PFT Lab in the Pulmonary suite. This full-time, days position focuses on outpatient pulmonary function testing, including spirometry and 6-minute walk tests.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and CRT or RRT, with BLS CPR certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to NM standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complete PFTs, spirometry, and associated respiratory therapies.
• Monitor and document patient status; communicate with health-care team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and support best practices in care.

Skills

BLS CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

CRT or RRT certification

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $34.28
• Salary Range Maximum: $59.00
• Compensation: USD 34.28 - USD 59 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**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.**

The Respiratory Care Practitioner Ireflects 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.

Required

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Preferred

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS)

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.

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.

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.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

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.

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