Northwestern Medicine · 3 weeks ago
Respiratory Therapist RRT-Casual Rotating Shift
Lake Forest, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing patient-first care. The Respiratory Therapist RRT will perform respiratory care procedures, manage ventilator assistance, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
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
Qualification
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)
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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