Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Clinic Full-Time Days $20,000 Sign On Bonus

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $50.05 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The 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.

This position will serve as a member of the pulmonary outpatient clinical team to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic evaluations for patients of the pulmonary-sleep medicine and COPD programs. The RT will support outpatient clinic activities and will have oversight over certain readmissions to NMH.

Responsibilities:

• Support outpatient clinic visits by performing appropriate tests/assessments
  • Oxygen titration walks
  • Sputum inductions
  • Spirometry
• Rounds on inpatient admissions with a primary diagnosis of COPD to establish relationship and help coordinate hospital follow-up visits in pulmonary clinic
• Conducts patient assessments and interprets clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care
• 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
• Completes all documentation for patient charting in compliance with standards for accuracy and content as established by the department and NMH

 

Additional Functions

• Demonstrates clinical competence
• Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others
• Monitors and documents the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (within three months of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
• Advanced 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 Therapy

Preferred:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
   

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.

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.