Respiratory Therapy Professional

5 days ago


Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
About the Job

This is a part-time position that serves as a bridge to augment the growth of respiratory students, as they transition from student roles to novice respiratory therapists. It offers an opportunity for hands-on experience and professional development in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Under the observation of a licensed respiratory therapist, you may perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy, and incentive spirometry.
  • You will be responsible for organizing and maintaining supply of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies according to departmental standards.
  • You will collect equipment from all areas of the hospital, clean, and reassemble it according to proper procedure, observing standard precautions.
  • You will complete annual hospital competencies and learn new equipment/supplies, procedures, and processes as needed to perform your job appropriately.
  • You will perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Requirements
  • You must have Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • You must be currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
  • No experience is required, but strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with the ability to function independently, are essential.
Working Conditions

The incumbent will be required to walk, stand, squat, reach above the shoulders, and sit throughout the workday. Repetitive use of hands, including simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation, is also expected. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present is necessary.


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