Respiratory Therapist RRT Nights Eligible

Overview

Respiratory Therapist RRT Full Time Nights with a $10K Sign on Bonus at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

Salary range: $38.50 - $50.05 hourly. Placement within the salary range is based on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the collective bargaining agreement.

Northwestern Medicine offers a broad benefits package and a commitment to training, development, and well-being for employees.

• Performs respiratory care procedures including patient assessments and implements treatment and therapies in accordance with department and hospital protocols and physician orders.
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures, including aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.
• Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance and complex respiratory devices; interprets clinical data to deliver quality patient care.
• Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care.
• Demonstrates competency to perform, without supervision, all procedures required in adult ICU, Pediatrics, Emergency Room, and Special Care Nursery/NICU.
• Performs diagnostic studies as designated by department policy and/or physician order.
• Initiates and monitors invasive and non-invasive arterial blood gas measurements.
• Consults with physicians, RNs, other healthcare professionals, and participates in daily patient rounds to promote consistent quality of care.
• Monitors patient response to therapeutic interventions and documents progress toward outcomes in patient charts in compliance with standards.
• Serves as a resource and role model for new staff and assists with precepting and orientation.
• Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication across departments to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
• Participates in huddles and stays informed of communications relevant to the department.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completes timely documentation, and ensures accurate billing and charges for services.
• See additional addendum for Level 2 and Level 3 RCP as applicable.

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

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

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

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. We conduct background checks as part of the offer process; a conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

• Full-time

• Not Applicable