Respiratory Technician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to provide respiratory care per physician orders, following evidence-based policies and procedures at our Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

The role includes administering gases, medications, and airway clearance, with a focus on adolescent and adult patients. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for daily responsibilities and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Respiratory Therapy program from an accredited school.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license or Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Illinois.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the physician.
• Administers medical gases, medications, airway clearance, and other respiratory modalities.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for department and patient care areas.
• Applies knowledge to care of adolescent and adult patients with critical thinking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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

Overview

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 that is 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, monitor 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 that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School/ GED

Licenses/Certifications:

Successful completion of licensed practical nursing program or respiratory therapy program from an accredited school.

Must have a current Licensed Practical Nursing license in the State of Illinois or Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois.

If a Respiratory Care Practitioner, 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.

Other skills/knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

N/A

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.