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Respiratory Therapy Technician
Respiratory Therapy Technician is responsible for reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy or Preceptor and works under the proximal supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Our Respiratory Therapy Technician performs care including treating patients with cardiopulmonary disabilities and/or diseases by providing basic and selected advanced respiratory therapy, diagnostics and monitoring to stable non-CCU patients in accordance with physician orders. Our Respiratory Therapy Technician does not provide advanced respiratory care in the CCU, ER, and Nursery.
Requirement: Current student in an RRT program
Hours: PRN, varies as needed around school schedule
Responsibilities
Assembles, checks for proper function, identifies malfunctions of equipment, and takes action to correct malfunctions of equipment., Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation., Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airway to achieve removal of bronchial pulmonary secretions., Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory care., Explains plan, therapy, and goals to patient. Maintains records of communication., Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting., Performs procedures as listed in general competency checklists and interprets results., Protects patient from nosocomial infection by adhering to infection control policies and procedures., Reviews data inpatient record and performs procedures based on all available patient information. Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by assessing patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status., Selects and obtains equipment and assures cleanliness of equipment appropriate to the respiratory care plan.
Requirements
High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$17.79 - $27.57
Pay based on experience
Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds. The healthcare system also operates more than 57 clinics spread across a 10-county area and stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets.
The organization employs nearly 3,500 people, including a medical staff of approximately 250 members. SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies.
The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is Magnet designated, which recognizes excellence in nursing. SBL supports career growth, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities.
Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.
