Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Technician assesses and treats patients from pediatric to geriatric age groups and administers respiratory therapies under the guidance of a staff Respiratory Therapist. The role includes maintaining patient and respiratory care records, caring for respiratory therapy equipment, and following organizational standards, policies, and procedures. This is a per diem position at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, with hours determined by department needs. Shifts vary Monday through Sunday and include weekday shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., as well as weekend shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Requirements
- Currently attending an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy and in good standing.
- Successfully completed at least half of the respiratory therapy program (for example, one year of a two-year program or two years of a four-year program).
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assess and treat patients across age groups, from pediatric to geriatric.
- Administer respiratory therapies, including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol therapy, and humidity therapy.
- Understand the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions associated with each therapy mode.
- Consult with physicians and instruct patients, families, and hospital personnel in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use under the guidance of a staff Respiratory Therapist.
- Initiate and maintain appropriate records in patient charts and respiratory care records.
- Clean, repair, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and maintain the appearance of the department.
- Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
