Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies
About The Position
This Per Diem Respiratory Care Technician position at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL involves providing respiratory therapy to patients of all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. The role requires administering various forms of respiratory therapy, including medical gases, medication delivery, pressure breathing treatments, and aerosol/humidity therapy. The technician will also consult with physicians, instruct patients and families, maintain patient records, and ensure the proper cleaning, repair, and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment and the department's appearance. The position adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Must be currently attending, in good standing, an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy with successful completion of at least half of program, i.e. 1 year of 2 year program or 2 years of 4 year program, required.
- Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, required.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from pediatric to geriatric.
- Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy. Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy.
- Consults with physician and instructs patients, families, and hospital personnel in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use under the guidance of the staff Respiratory Therapist.
- Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records.
- Cleans, repairs, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment; maintains appearance of the department.
- Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
