Respiratory Care Practitioner I — Sign-On + Growth

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,318,000 - 154,445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Student Loan Repayment $10,000

Professional Development $1,000/yr

Wellbeing Fund $250/yr

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide skilled respiratory care to acutely ill patients. You will assess, plan, intervene and deliver therapies across med-surg, ED and ICU units while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $20,000 and requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with CRT or RRT credentials and active or pending Illinois licensure, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is required.
• CRT or RRT certification and active Illinois license or pending status.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Be competent in all adult med-surg units in respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Implement adult respiratory protocols and policies on med-surg units.
• Deliver and assess response to therapy; adjust frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management and resources.
• Be competent in adult care areas including ED and ICU per hospital expectations.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and participate in rounds with the team.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies based on outcomes and best practices.
• Precept students and promote teamwork while upholding professionalism.

Skills

CRT or RRT certification

BLS certification

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Illinois Respiratory Care License – Active or Pending

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide skilled respiratory care to acutely ill patients. You will assess, plan, intervene and deliver therapies across med-surg, ED and ICU units while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role offers a sign-on bonus of $20,000 and requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with CRT or RRT credentials and active or pending Illinois licensure, plus BLS certification.