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

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to provide comprehensive respiratory care to acutely ill patients in med/surg, ED, and critical care settings. The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, patient assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, an RRT, and active Illinois licensure, with BLS and ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of respiratory care experience.
• Bachelor's degree and accredited respiratory therapy program completion.
• RRT certification and active IL license required.

Responsibilities

• Competent in adult respiratory therapies and modalities across med/surg, ED, and critical care.
• Implements adult respiratory protocols and adjusts therapy frequencies as ordered.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to the health care team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and lead department initiatives.
• Precept students and new hires; support relief charge duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Active Illinois Respiratory Care License

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 RPFT and/or AE-C and/or NPS

Job description

Description

The 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 3 Years of Experience
• Bachelor's Degree and Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License
• 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)

Grandfathered into role if hired before 1/18/2026

Preferred

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

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. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.