Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 7531 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 $31.37 - $34.95 an hour - Full-time

JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER 57

reviews $31.37 - $34.95 an hour - Full-time Jackson Park Hospital is looking for Full-Time and Per Diem Respiratory Therapists. We offer... Competitive Pay Free Parking Excellent Benefits Safe Environment So much more.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy medication and dosages. 2. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders. 3. Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. 4. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. 5. Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs and arterial blood gases. 6. Performs and assists patient in performing breathing exercise and sputum inductions. 7. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. 8. Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. 9. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. 10. Orders repairs when needed. 11. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$31.37 - $34.95 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Respiratory Therapy:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RRT (Preferred) Respiratory Therapist (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Chicago, IL 60649: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person