Respiratory Therapist RRT- Full Time Nights $10,000 sign on bonus

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Job description

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

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.

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