Company Description

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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist RRT 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 role provides assessment/recommendations of pulmonary status in relationship to exercise prescription and education to pulmonary and/or cardiac rehabilitation patients as well as staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• Understanding of medical technology
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to treat patients with respiratory disease according to physician's order
• Ability to use computerized charting
• The ability and knowledge to operate the telemetry monitoring system
• Must be credentialed by the NBRC
• 3-5 years experience working in respiratory care and/or pulmonary rehabilitation
• Ability to serve on committees when asked
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions when census is high
• Graduate of an approved school or program for respiratory care, higher education preferred
• Active current RCP license with state of Illinois
• BLS CERT

Additional Information

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.