Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team in a full-time day position. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing, managing, and treating patients requiring respiratory care services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct patient assessments and interpret clinical data to deliver quality patient care.
  • Implement and evaluate plans of care related to respiratory procedures, including aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies.
  • Provide care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices, and procedures.
  • Perform comprehensive ventilator management and monitor cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care.
  • Maintain emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways.
  • Perform diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or physician order.
  • Consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and participate in daily patient rounds to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care.
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures.
  • Identify and respond to a patient's declining respiratory status.
  • Respond to airway emergencies, level one traumas, and cardiac arrests.
  • Complete all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NMH.
Requirements
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (within three months of hire).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (for adult care therapists).
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (for neonatal therapists).
  • Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) - Respiratory Therapy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

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