Respiratory Care Technician - Variable shifts

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Care Technician Position Highlights: Position: Respiratory Care Technician Location: Edward Hospital Per Diem Hours: Varies based on arrangement with manager Travel : No What you will do: 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. What you will need: Education: 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 Certification: Current CPR certification. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): 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 performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision option 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 Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

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.

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 performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision option
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