Respiratory Clinical Coordinator - Full Time Days
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what 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, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
About the role
The Respiratory Clinical Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. An experienced Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating staff assignments, coordination and monitoring of workload and is accountable for ensuring the delivery of quality patient care and patient throughput during the assigned shift.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care
- Facilitate staff assignments, coordination and monitoring of workload
- Ensure staff orientation and skills development
- Ensure delivery of quality patient care and patient throughput during the assigned shift
- Maintain AARC membership
- Monitor quality and safety metrics
- Provide unit-based education
- Give input on performance evaluations
- Additional responsibilities assigned by manager
Requirements
- 3 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a program and graduate of an accredited respiratory care program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Active Illinois Respiratory Care License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) and/or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – only for hospitals with NICU
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Master’s degree
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 2 years of experience in a PICU/NICU
- 1 year of experience in pulmonary rehab
Benefits
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. Benefits include:
- Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits