Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

Endeavor Health•Elmhurst, IL

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This Per Diem Respiratory Care Technician position at Elmhurst Hospital involves providing respiratory therapy to patients of all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. The role includes administering various forms of respiratory therapy, understanding the indications and contraindications of each mode of therapy, and consulting with physicians. The technician will also instruct patients and families on respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use, maintain patient records, and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment and the department. Endeavor Health is a comprehensive healthcare delivery system dedicated to providing high-quality, community-focused care to over 4.2 million residents across six counties in northeast Illinois. With a team of over 25,000 members and 6,000 physicians, Endeavor Health strives to deliver exceptional patient experiences and expert care through its network of over 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of connection, belonging, and continuous learning, encouraging employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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.