Respiratory Care Technician — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual raises based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The position is per diem with hours determined by department needs and shifts across early, evening, night, and weekend blocks.

Responsibilities include assessing and treating a wide age range, administering respiratory therapies, recording all care details, and maintaining equipment while adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy with successful completion of at least half of program.
• Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association is 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.

Education

AMA approved school of respiratory therapy

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The position is per diem with hours determined by department needs and shifts across early, evening, night, and weekend blocks.

Responsibilities include assessing and treating a wide age range, administering respiratory therapies, recording all care details, and maintaining equipment while adhering to hospital policies.