Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

Nevada System of Higher Education•Evanston, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Technician role at Evanston Hospital is a Per Diem position with varied hours determined by department needs. The hourly pay rate ranges from $19.31 to $28.00, influenced by candidate expertise and experience. This position involves assessing and treating patients of all age groups, administering various respiratory therapies, and maintaining equipment. The technician will also consult with physicians and instruct patients and families on respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use, all under the guidance of a staff Respiratory Therapist. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and ensuring the department's appearance and equipment are in order, adhering 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
Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association

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.