Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

DeKalb, IL • 2h ago • On-site

Senior

On-site

46 - 48 USD/yr

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Quick Facts

  • Role: Respiratory Therapist (CRT IHR)

  • Supervision: Medical Director and Team Leader of Respiratory Care

  • Focus: Emergency, critical, and basic respiratory care per physician orders; proper operation of therapy equipment

Description

Provide emergency, critical, and basic respiratory care under physician orders and ensure therapy equipment is properly operated. Follow organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory/accreditation standards while maintaining ethical and compliant care. Complete patient documentation using computerized charting.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver respiratory therapy care in accordance with physician orders

  • Perform emergency and critical care as needed

  • Ensure correct operation of equipment used for respiratory therapy

  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory/accreditation requirements

Requirements

  • 3+ years Respiratory Therapy experience

  • Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy; credentialed by NBRC

  • BLS

  • Understanding of medical terminology

  • Ability to use computerized charting

  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and balance priorities

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing

  • Ability to collaborate and interact professionally

  • NRP required if working in nursery

Benefits

The employer offers a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events. Benefits details are provided via the organization benefits page, with eligibility depending on employment classification. Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply in specified cases (internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible).

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