Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $10K Sign on Bonus
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Overview
Respiratory Therapist CRT - Full Time Nights with $10,000 Sign On Bonus at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist CRT - Full Time Nights $10,000 Sign on Bonus role at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Responsibilities
Performs all respiratory care procedures including patient assessments and implements treatment and therapies in accordance with department and hospital protocols and with-in physician order. 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 and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care. Demonstrates competency and can perform without supervision all procedures required in adult ICU, pediatric, Emergency Room, and Special Care Nursery/NICU. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order. Initiates and monitors arterial blood gas measurement monitors (invasive and non-invasive). Consults with Physicians, RNs and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care. Demonstrates clinical competence and implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and family members. Monitors and documents patient response to therapies and completes documentation for patient charting in accordance with department and NM standards. Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other NM personnel; assists with precepting and orientation. Demonstrates teamwork, communicates effectively, and collaborates with hospital services to achieve daily goals and maintain excellence. Meets department expectations for all age groups, participates in huddles, and stays informed via emails and other communications. Manages work schedule efficiently by completing timely documentation, preparing equipment, and entering accurate billing and charges for services. Functions as relief charge RCP when assigned. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (within three months of hire) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics (within three months of hire) Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Associate Degree in Applied Art/Science (AAS) 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 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. A background check will be performed if a job offer is extended; a conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be considered on a case-by-case basis following state and federal guidelines. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care
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Respiratory Therapist CRT - Full Time Nights with $10,000 Sign On Bonus at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist CRT - Full Time Nights $10,000 Sign on Bonus role at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Responsibilities
Performs all respiratory care procedures including patient assessments and implements treatment and therapies in accordance with department and hospital protocols and with-in physician order. 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 and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Performs comprehensive ventilator management and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving intensive respiratory care. Demonstrates competency and can perform without supervision all procedures required in adult ICU, pediatric, Emergency Room, and Special Care Nursery/NICU. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician order. Initiates and monitors arterial blood gas measurement monitors (invasive and non-invasive). Consults with Physicians, RNs and other health care professionals and participates in daily patient rounds to promote consistent quality and delivery of patient care. Demonstrates clinical competence and implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and family members. Monitors and documents patient response to therapies and completes documentation for patient charting in accordance with department and NM standards. Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other NM personnel; assists with precepting and orientation. Demonstrates teamwork, communicates effectively, and collaborates with hospital services to achieve daily goals and maintain excellence. Meets department expectations for all age groups, participates in huddles, and stays informed via emails and other communications. Manages work schedule efficiently by completing timely documentation, preparing equipment, and entering accurate billing and charges for services. Functions as relief charge RCP when assigned. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (within three months of hire) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics (within three months of hire) Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Associate Degree in Applied Art/Science (AAS) 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 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. A background check will be performed if a job offer is extended; a conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be considered on a case-by-case basis following state and federal guidelines. Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care
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