Respiratory Care Practitioner I - PFT (Sign-On Bonus)

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

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.