Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

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Key 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,

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

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

Responsibilities

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→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: 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.