Respiratory Therapy Technician

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,507 - 37,980; Full time

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary disabilities. This role involves assembling equipment, conducting therapeutic procedures, and monitoring patient responses while adhering to infection control standards.

This position is PRN, with hours varying around the school schedule. The estimated compensation ranges from $17.79 to $27.57, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student in a Respiratory Therapy program.
• High School diploma is required.
• Must obtain BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and checks for proper function of respiratory equipment.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures for patient ventilation.
• Evaluates patient's response to respiratory care.
• Explains therapy plans and records communication.
• Initiates respiratory care techniques in emergencies.

Skills

Basic respiratory therapy procedures

Patient monitoring

Infection control procedures

Education

High School diploma

Current student in an RRT program

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapy Technician works reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy or Preceptor and performs care for patients with cardiopulmonary disabilities and/or diseases by providing basic and selected advanced respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring to stable non-CCU patients in accordance with physician orders. The Technician does not provide advanced respiratory care in the CCU, ER, or Nursery.

Hours

PRN, varies as needed around school schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, checks for proper function, identifies malfunctions of equipment, and takes action to correct malfunctions.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain patient airway for removal of bronchial pulmonary secretions.
• Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory care.
• Explains plan, therapy, and goals to patient and maintains records of communication.
• Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs procedures as listed in general competency checklists and interprets results.
• Protects patient from nosocomial infection by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Reviews data inpatient record and performs procedures based on all available patient information.
• Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by assessing patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status.
• Selects and obtains equipment and assures cleanliness of equipment appropriate to the respiratory care plan.

Qualifications

• Current student in an RRT program.
• High School diploma (required).
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range $17.79 - $27.57 Pay based on experience.