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Respiratory Technician

OSF HealthCare

Location
Onsite (PEORIA, Illinois)
Compensation
$29 - $34/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the role

OSF HealthCare is a nonprofit integrated health system headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, employing over 27,000 staff across more than 170 locations. The Respiratory Therapy Technician role involves providing respiratory care to adolescent and adult patients in accordance with physician orders and established clinical policies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Medical gases administration Medication administration Airway clearance Respiratory modalities Patient monitoring Critical thinking Problem solving Interpersonal skills Communication skills Detail oriented

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Well-being offerings

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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.