Respiratory Care Practitioner III - Canning Thoracic Institute, Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at the Canning Thoracic Institute for a full-time day shift. You will assess, plan, and deliver respiratory care to acutely ill patients across med/surg, ED, and ICU settings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, current RRT, and BLS; ACLS or NRP or PALS; and licensure competencies. This position emphasizes teamwork, education, and adherence to protocols within a patient‑first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or NRP or PALS required.
• ACCS/RPFT/AE-C/NPS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med/surg units and respiratory therapies.
• Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy; adjust frequencies as needed.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and department initiatives.
• Able to perform relief charge duties when needed.

Skills

3 Years of Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

ACCS and/or RPFT and/or AE-C and/or NPS

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner III - Canning Thoracic Institute, Full-Time, Days

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum : $38.50
• Salary Range Maximum: $51.98
• Compensation: USD 38.5 - USD 51.98 - 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?

Respiratory Care Practitioner III 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.
• Precept students and new hires.
• Serves as positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.
• Actively engaged in department initiatives, process improvement, and education.
• Able to be relief charge and is willing to perform relief charge duties when needed.
• Ability to work in all specialty areas as per hospital expectations.
• Ability to perform special procedures.
• Initiates and/or actively participates in a LEAD project.

Grandfathered into role if hired before 1/18/2026

Required

• 3 Years of Experience
• Bachelor's Degree and Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) and/or Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS)

Preferred

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Information

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-based 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.

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