Senior Respiratory Therapist II - $20k Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Salary Increase & Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide expert respiratory care across med/surg, ED, and ICU units. You will assess, treat, monitor, and document patient responses while educating families and coordinating with the care team.

Required are an accredited RT program graduate, RRT, IL license, BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS; and 1 year of experience. Sign-on bonus $20,000; comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience.
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care license.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS or NRP or PALS certification.
• Adult critical care specialty certifications such as ACCS, RPFT, AE-C, or NPS.
• Preferred: NRP and PALS; Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult patients in med/surg units and other settings as assigned.
• Deliver and assess response to prescribed respiratory therapies; adjust frequencies as needed.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and resources.
• Participate in rounds and collaborate with the team to optimize outcomes.
• Precept students and new hires and promote teamwork.

Skills

1 Year of Experience

Active IL License

BLS

ACLS/NRP/PALS

ACCS/RPFT/AE-C/NPS

Education

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide expert respiratory care across med/surg, ED, and ICU units. You will assess, treat, monitor, and document patient responses while educating families and coordinating with the care team.

Required are an accredited RT program graduate, RRT, IL license, BLS; ACLS/NRP/PALS; and 1 year of experience. Sign-on bonus $20,000; comprehensive benefits package.