Respiratory Care Practitioner 1

Job Description

Exciting opportunities await at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as we expand our facilities to better serve our community. This transformative expansion will double our inpatient capacity and modernize our Emergency Department, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive care to our patients. We are seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our esteemed team during this pivotal phase. Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is honored to have received its 4th Magnet® designation and the first Magnet with Distinction®, an accolade given to only 23 hospitals in the U.S. since 2023. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and promoting clinical excellence across our clinical roles. With free parking and convenient on-site amenities, you’ll thrive in an environment dedicated to both your professional growth and the well-being of our patients.

Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available depending on specified roles! Talk with our Talent Acquisition Professional for more information.

Current Opportunities:

• Full Time (36 hours per week) on night shift (7p to 7:30a)
• Part Time (24 hours per week) on night shift (7p to 7:30a)
• Casual/As needed positions. 

Here at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, we hire Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT).

Want to learn more about our hospital expansion? Click the link below for exciting project updates Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus Development or watch a short video about our expansion project! Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Expansion - YouTube

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I 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. 
  •Serves as positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adheres to NM Code of Professionalism.

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Qualifications

Required:

• 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)

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

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. 

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.  

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.  

Compensation: 38.5 to 50.05 (USD) (HOURLY)