at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Dekalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location DeKalb, Illinois
Business Unit Kishwaukee Hospital
Job REQID 92807a
Job Function Respiratory
Shift Rotating
Description
The Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR 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.
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR provides emergency, critical, and basic care in accordance with the physician's order. This role is responsible for proper care and operation of the equipment used for providing therapy.
Qualifications
Required:
At least 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple assignments and balance priorities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of medical terminology
Ability to use computerized charting
Graduate from accredited school of respiratory therapy; must be credentialed by the NBRC
BLS
NRP required if working in nursery
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
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.
Description
The Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR 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.
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Team Leader of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Therapist CRT IHR provides emergency, critical, and basic care in accordance with the physician's order. This role is responsible for proper care and operation of the equipment used for providing therapy.
Qualifications
Required:
At least 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple assignments and balance priorities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of medical terminology
Ability to use computerized charting
Graduate from accredited school of respiratory therapy; must be credentialed by the NBRC
BLS
NRP required if working in nursery
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
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.
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 or sexual orientation.
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