Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days

Respiratory Care Practitioner I-PFT Lab Huntley Full Time Days

This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week for our outpatient PFT lab that is within the Pulmonary suite on the second floor of MOB3 in Huntley. Responsibilities will include doing complete PFTs, spirometry testing, 6 minute walk tests etc. Schedule is Monday through Friday, no weekends and no holidays.

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.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and/or families and provides information about respiratory disease management, community support groups and other resources.
• Responds to clinical emergency management situations.
• Evaluates and utilizes respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precepts 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.

Required:

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Preferred:

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

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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