Respiratory therapy technician job description

Come join our Respiratory Therapy Team! Edward-Elmhurst is a 736-bed system that includes three hospitals # Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (on the Edward campus), and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.# # 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, as needed (varied Days/PMs/Weekend shifts) Required:# Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS InstructorA High-School Diploma and one semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS Instructor A High-School Diploma and one semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). #
Come join our Respiratory Therapy Team!

Edward-Elmhurst is a 736-bed system that includes three hospitals - Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (on the Edward campus), and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.

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, as needed (varied Days/PMs/Weekend shifts)

Required:

* Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS InstructorA High-School Diploma and one semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association (BLS Provider or BLS Instructor
* A High-School Diploma and one semester of clinical rotations from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Learn more about "Seeing Respiratory Therapy in a New Light" here: Seeing Respiratory Therapy in a New Light (upmc.com)
Purpose:
Supervise and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures that best meet the needs of the patient, physician, department and hospital during the assigned shift. Assist in the overall management of the department. Defined responsibilities are performed in pediatric, adult and geriatric patient populations and in all patient service areas.

Responsibilities:

Assure the delivery of quality patient care by all Respiratory Care staff.
Is an educational resource in Respiratory Care for all other health care practitioners.
Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr Respiratory Therapist, RRT. Serve as a role model and resource at all times.
Assure the effective and efficient use of all available resources.
Assist in implementing all activities required by regulatory agencies.
Is directly responsible for the department orientation, educational/in-service and competency program.
Ensure a safe and appropriate work environment.
Prepare and provide various reports as needed and requested.
Supervise the daily clinical operations of an area or department providing Respiratory Care.
Complete performance appraisals, assist with staffing decisions and implementing personnel actions.
Ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
Promote the effective utilization of Respiratory Care through assessment, evaluation, protocols and consults.
Assist the Director with the overall management of the department.
Provide a direct line of communication between all other health care practitioners and Respiratory Care Services.
Coordinate the evaluation of products and equipment. Provide input into departmental equipment selection and function.
Provide and maintain supply inventory.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required.
Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred
5 years of total respiratory care experience with a minimum of 3 years in critical care is required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in practicing state required
Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Respiratory therapists who receive their RRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 are required to maintain certification under the NBRC guidelines

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Osteopathic Respiratory Care OR Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran