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Respiratory Therapist

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

The Respiratory Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs basic respiratory care procedures, including patient chart and physician order review, patient assessment, equipment operation and management, monitoring, and recording of patient therapies and physiologic responses to therapies.
  • Complies with bronchial hygiene protocols.
  • Initiates, checks, maintains, and discontinues basic and intensive oxygen therapy techniques and respiratory therapy treatments.
  • Establishes and maintains an airway in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and may initiate external cardiac massage.
  • Instructs patients, family, and other Northwestern Memorial Healthcare personnel in proper use of respiratory therapy and techniques.
  • Changes all equipment used by patients per policy, checking function while applying mixes, medications used in respiratory therapy treatments.
  • Performs minor repairs on respiratory equipment and follows proper equipment maintenance procedures.
  • Participates in educational programs, including in-services and involvement in research projects.
  • Assists medical staff and respiratory therapists by providing support during special procedures and as needed in the intensive care units.
  • Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content established by the Department.
  • Utilizes respiratory protection equipment while performing job responsibilities to prevent occupational exposure to respiratory hazards.
  • Assists with ongoing clinical research projects leading to publication, presentations, and/or changes in practice protocol.
Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
  • Preferred qualifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association and Associate Degree (AAS)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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.