Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

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

Hourly Pay Range: $19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Respiratory Care Technician

Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL

Per Diem | Hours are Determined by Department Needs

Hours: Shifts varies Monday - Sunday from 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am and weekends between 7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am

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, required.

Certification: Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, required.

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 performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• 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”.

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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.

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