Respiratory Therapy Tech

Company: Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
Location: Naperville
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

Edward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals # Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health # and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at more than 60 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. #Our success has always been # and always will be # driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership. Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities.## Job Summary:#Under direction of Respiratory Care Practitioner and in accordance with established procedures, the Respiratory Therapy Technician/Respiratory Therapy Tech administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients suffer#ing acute and chronic respiratory problems.# In doing so, sets up equipment, attaches equipment to patients and uses oxygen and oxygen mixtures in administering treatments according to estab#lished treatment modalities. Hours: Registry Various shifts as needed Required:# Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS Instructor)### A High-School Diploma/GED or higher One semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include: Medical, dental, and vision 401K Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Fitness center membership Plus many other Employee Perks #Edward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals - Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health - and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at more than 60 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. Our success has always been - and always will be - driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership.Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities.Job Summary: Under direction of Respiratory Care Practitioner and in accordance with established procedures, the Respiratory Therapy Technician/Respiratory Therapy Tech administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients suffering acute and chronic respiratory problems. In doing so, sets up equipment, attaches equipment to patients and uses oxygen and oxygen mixtures in administering treatments according to established treatment modalities.Hours: Registry Various shifts as neededRequired:* Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS Instructor)* A High-School Diploma/GED or higher* One semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:* Medical, dental, and vision* 401K* Tuition reimbursement* Paid time off* Fitness center membership* Plus many other Employee Perks

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