Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time, Days $20,000 Sign On Bonus
Company: Northwestern Medicine
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist reflects the mission,
vision, and values of NM, 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.The respiratory therapist (RT) serves
as a member of the clinical team to assess, manage, treat and
perform diagnostic evaluations for patients requiring respiratory
care services. The RT performs all respiratory care procedures
including bronchial hygiene evaluations using clinical practice
guidelines and therapist driven protocols approved by the Medical
Director.Responsibilities:Conducts patient assessments and
interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality
patient careImplements and evaluates the plan of care related to
respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol,
secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapiesProvides care
for patients requiring ventilator assistance, complex respiratory
devices and proceduresPerforms comprehensive ventilator management
and monitors the cardiopulmonary status of patients receiving
intensive respiratory careMaintains emergency airway equipment for
patients with artificial airways.Performs diagnostic studies on
patients as designated by department policy and/or by physician
orderConsults 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
careAssists physicians with bedside proceduresIdentifies and
appropriately responds to a patient's declining respiratory
statusResponds to airway emergencies, level one traumas and cardiac
arrestsCompletes all documentation for patient charting in
compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established
by the department and NMHAdditional FunctionsDemonstrates clinical
competenceImplements appropriate actions to respond to needs of
patients and their significant othersMonitors and documents the
patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward
outcomesServes as a resource and role model for new staff,
students, and other NMH personnel and assists with precepting and
orientingWorks collaboratively with all hospital services to
responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of
excellenceAssists with the development of clinical research
protocols and participates in their
implementationQualificationsRequired:Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT)- National Board of Respiratory CareRespiratory Care
Practitioner (RCP)- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
(within three months of hire)Basic Life Support (BLS)- American
Heart AssociationAdvanced 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
TherapyPreferred:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- National
Board of Respiratory CareCertified Pulmonary Function Technologist
(CPFT)- National Board of Respiratory CareRegistered Pulmonary
Function Technologist (RPFT)- National Board of Respiratory
CareBachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
Equal OpportunityNorthwestern 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.
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