Respiratory Technician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Respiratory Therapy Technician to provide respiratory therapy to patients of all ages. This role requires adherence to established medical protocols, along with maintaining and monitoring respiratory equipment, ensuring quality patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gases and medications as per physician's orders.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Demonstrates competence in providing respiratory therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School/GED

Completion of respiratory therapy program

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. This is an hourly position.

Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Overview

Eligible for $4000 Sign-On Bonus!

Sign-On Bonus Flexibility: You choose how to use your Sign-On Bonus! Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is yours!

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapy Technician works in accordance with evidenced-based policies and procedures of the Medical Center. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician, appropriate to all the ages of the patients served. In accordance with established policies and procedures, administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, other respiratory modalities, and monitors levels of supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas. Applies theoretical knowledge to care of adolescent and adult patients and other members of the healthcare team by demonstrating competence in respiratory skills, problem solving, and critical thinking appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School/GED
• Successful completion of a respiratory therapy program from an accredited school.
• Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois and current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail-oriented.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.