Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Full Time Nights 10K Sign on Bonus Location Winfield Illinois Business Unit Central DuPage Hospital

Job Function Respiratory Shift Night Job (3rd) Type of Employment Full-Time

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 to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities mentorship programs educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical mental emotional and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• 10000 Tuition Reimbursement per year (5700 part-time)
• 10000 Student Loan Repayment (5000 part-time)
• 1000 Professional Development per year (500 part-time)
• 250 Wellbeing Fund per year (125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description: Three 12-hour night shifts 10K Sign on Bonus (internal transfers and rehires of less than a year are not eligible)

The Department of Respiratory Care at NM CDH puts patients first using an evidenced-based practice model of respiratory care helping patients achieve optimal health by providing and coordinating care within RCP scope of practice. We are a professional and knowledgeable team that consistently advocates for treatments that add value and improve outcomes for our patients and our families. We preserve dignity and respect for patients families and employees by acting with compassion and collaboration which leads to improved employee and patient engagement.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 reflects the mission vision and values of NMHC adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This role is a clinically competent licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment planning/evaluation intervention and treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively interacts with patient significant others and other health team members while providing care within the scope of his/her training.
• Meets and maintains requirements of an RCP II.

Qualifications:

• Required: Recent acute care hospital clinical experience with multiple age populations including some Pediatrics. If an internal promotion must meet all dept. RCP I and II requirements High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an American Medical Association/Committee for Accreditation Respiratory Therapy Program. CERT CRT LIC RCP CERT BLS
• Preferred: 2 plus years of recent pediatric acute care. Associates degree or higher. PALS

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.