Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Chicago, Illinois
The Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides clinical respiratory care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, and intervention. They also collaborate with the healthcare team, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and educate patients and families on respiratory disease management.
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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
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The Respiratory Care Practitioner II 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. A clinically competent, licensed professional who administers Respiratory care to the acutely ill patient through assessment, planning/evaluation, intervention and treatment. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while providing care within the scope of their training.
Required: 1 Year of Experience Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Respiratory Therapy Program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Active Illinois Respiratory Care License Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) and/or Certifed Asthma Educator (AE-C) Grandfathered into role if hired before 1/18/2026 Preferred: Neonatal Resusication Program (NRP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $38.50
Maximum: $51.98 Compensation: USD 38.5 - USD 51.98 - hourly
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program and hold an active Illinois Respiratory Care License. Required certifications include RRT, BLS, and either ACLS, NRP, or PALS, along with at least one year of experience.
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