Respiratory Care Practitioner - Night Shift (Sign-On)

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join during a pivotal expansion that will double inpatient capacity and modernize the Emergency Department. We sponsor Magnet-level care and provide options across full-time, part-time, and casual roles on the night shift (7p–7:30a) with on-site amenities and free parking.

We hire Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT).

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.
• 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.
• 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

CRT or RRT certification

Illinois Respiratory Care License (Active or Pending)

BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join during a pivotal expansion that will double inpatient capacity and modernize the Emergency Department. We sponsor Magnet-level care and provide options across full-time, part-time, and casual roles on the night shift (7p–7:30a) with on-site amenities and free parking.

We hire Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT).