Respiratory Care Practitioner II, Full-Time, Days ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits—including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits—to take care of our employees.

Job Description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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. This clinically competent, licensed professional administers respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention, and treatment, and effectively interacts with patients, families, and the health‑care team.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med‑surg units in 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/or families about respiratory disease management, community support groups, and other resources.
• Competent in all adult care areas including med‑surg units, emergency department, critical care units, and other units as per hospital expectations.
• 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 new hires.
• Serve as a positive role model for team members, promoting teamwork and cooperation while adhering to the Northwestern Medicine Code of Professionalism.
• Actively engage in department initiatives, process improvement, and education.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1 year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) and/or Certified Asthma Educator (AE‑C) and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
• Grandfathered into role if hired before 1/18/2026.

Preferred:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Detailed benefits information is available at the Northwestern Medicine career page:

https://jobs.nm.org/benefits

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background checks are conducted in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process, but all employment decisions are made by a person.