Respiratory Therapist RRT-Full Time Nights $10000 Sign on Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lake Forest is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist RRT for a full-time position. The role involves performing respiratory care procedures, monitoring patients, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must be registered and possess necessary certifications. Join a team that values excellence and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for employees

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within three months.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures and patient assessments.
• Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance.
• Monitors and documents patient response to therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical Competence

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Art/Science

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

**This is a full time position at 36 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is 7pm to 7:30am with weekend and holiday rotation. **

The Respiratory Therapist RRT 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all respiratory care procedures including patient assessments and implements treatment and therapies in accordance with department and hospital protocols and with-in physician order.
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.
• Provides care for patient requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care.
• Demonstrates competency and can perform without supervision all procedures required in adult ICU, Peds, Emergency Room, and Special Care Nursery/NICU.
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order.
• Initiates and monitors, invasive and all non-invasive arterial blood gas measurement monitors.
• Consults with Physicians, RN’s, other Health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds for assigned area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and family members.
• Monitors and documents the patient response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes. Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NM.
• Services as a resource and role model for new staff, students and other NM personnel and assists with precepting and orienting.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers and across departments. Communicates effectively with others and works collaboratively with all hospital services to responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
• Responsible for meeting all the department’s expectations for all age group and participate in huddles, and is aware of information shared in e-mails and other form of communications.
• Manages work Schedule efficiently by completing timely documentation, cleans and sets up equipment and enters accurate billing and charges for provided services.
• See additional addendum for Leve 2 and Level 3 RCP

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (within three months of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics (within three months of hire)
• Associate Degree in Applied Art/Science (AAS)

Preferred:

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association
• Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialist (NPS)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.