Respiratory Therapist-RRT Part-time Nights

The  Respiratory Therapist RRT  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Provides care for patients with respiratory disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

• Implements respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices. May assist with coordinating services prioritizing assignments and workflow and promoting situational decision-making/problem solving.

• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

• Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Required:

• 3-5 years in Respiratory Care

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program

• Must be credentialed by the NBRC

• Cert BLS

• Registered RRT

• RCP License in the state of Illinois

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.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time