Per Diem Respiratory Care Tech - Flexible Shifts

Edward Elmhurst Health; Elmhurst (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay (shift/on-call)

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician for per diem shifts at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. Shifts vary across mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends; per diem needs determine hours.

The role involves pediatric-to-geriatric patient care, administering respiratory therapy, patient instruction, and meticulous documentation. CPR certification and enrollment in an AMA-approved program are required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an AMA approved respiratory therapy program with at least half completion.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients from pediatric to geriatric.
• Administer respiratory therapy including medications, gases, humidification, and airway therapies.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use.
• Initiate and maintain patient charts and respiratory care records.
• Clean, repair, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Documentation

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program (half completed)

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician for per diem shifts at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. Shifts vary across mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends; per diem needs determine hours.

The role involves pediatric-to-geriatric patient care, administering respiratory therapy, patient instruction, and meticulous documentation. CPR certification and enrollment in an AMA-approved program are required.