Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account options

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Endeavor Health's Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Technician to provide patient-focused respiratory therapy. Per diem roles and varied shifts require flexibility to cover mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed.

The position emphasizes bedside assessment, therapy administration, patient and family instruction, and meticulous record-keeping to support high-quality care within a Magnet-recognized system.

Qualifications

• Must be currently attending AMA approved respiratory therapy program and have completed at least half of the program.
• Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients across age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
• Administer respiratory therapies including gases, medications, and aerosol treatments.
• Instruct patients and families in therapy techniques and equipment use under supervision.
• Maintain accurate patient records and respiratory care documentation.
• Clean, repair, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and department appearance.
• Follow Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Patient care skills

Communication with physicians

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

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: Elmhurst Hospital - Elmhurst, 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 performanceCareer 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".

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.

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