Respiratory Care Practitioner Casual Nights

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $53.90 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting them from unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of purpose‑driven colleagues committed to delivering world‑class care. You’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you’ve been and support where you’re headed, celebrating diverse perspectives and experiences that fuel our commitment to equity and a culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training, mentorship, educational support, and student‑loan repayment. Create the life you envision with flexible work options, a reimbursable well‑being fund, and a total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities in local communities and drive inclusive change through workforce‑led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, join us in shaping the future of medicine. Description The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and 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. This role effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members, providing care within the scope of the training. Responsibilities Competent in all adult med‑surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities. Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on med‑surg units. Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy; adjust frequencies as appropriate. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition 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, critical care units, and other units as per hospital expectations. Respond to clinical emergency management situations. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team. Evaluate and utilize respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Precept students. Serve as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation; consistently adhere to NM’s Code of Professionalism. 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). Equal Opportunity 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 case‑by‑case, 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. Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital