Respiratory Care Practitioner I PFT, Full-Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent respiratory care on all adult med‑surg units, including delivery of all respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Understand and implement adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines ordered on med‑surg units.
• Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy; adjust frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to other members of the health‑care team.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Provide care in all adult care areas, including med‑surg units, emergency department, critical care units, and other units as required.
• Respond to clinical emergency management situations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the health‑care team.
• Evaluate and utilize respiratory‑care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Precept students and serve as a positive role model, promoting teamwork and adherence to Northwestern Medicine’s Code of Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Active or pending Illinois Respiratory Care license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
• Sign‑on bonus eligibility (internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible; new graduate internal employees may be eligible depending on job family).
• Comprehensive benefits package covering protection for unexpected life events.

Additional Information

All applicant information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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, including criminal history, is required for newly hired team members and may be conducted for internal transfers, in compliance with the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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