Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem - Shift Varies

Position Highlights

Position: Respiratory Care Technician
Location: Evanston Hospital - Evanston, IL
Per Diem | Hours are Determined by Department Needs
Hours: Shifts vary Monday - Fridays 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.
• 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
• Certification: Current CPR certification issued by American Heart Association

Benefits

• 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 performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About the Role

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.

Schedule

Shifts vary Monday - Fridays from 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm-7am and weekends between 7am - 7pm and 7pm - 7am

Qualifications

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.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

• 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 performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Pay

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

Communities

Endeavor Health is committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. Every person, every time. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.