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Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Therapist- NICU, Full-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Respiratory Therapist- NICU, Full-Time Nights

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $59.66 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in 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 providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, 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 we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)

$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care

Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies

Provides care for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory devices and procedures

Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care

Maintains emergency airway equipment for patients with artificial airways

Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order

Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds for assigned area to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care

Assists physicians with bedside procedures

Identifies and appropriately responds to a patient’s declining respiratory status

Responds to airway emergencies, level one traumas and cardiac arrests

Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NMH

Qualifications Required:

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:

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

Hospitals and Health Care

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