Respiratory Care Technician

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Endeavor Health Full time $50,000 - $100,000 per year

Hourly Pay Range:

$ $ The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Respiratory Care Technician - Per Diem
  • Location: Swedish Hospital , Chicago, IL
  • Status: Per diem, must be able to work at least one 12 hour shift every 2 weeks.
  • Hours: 7:00pm-7:30am
  • Travel : No

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director of Respiratory Care, the Respiratory Care Technician performs basic respiratory therapy techniques, equipment cleaning, maintenance, and basic diagnostic procedures under clinical guidance of staff Respiratory Therapists.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and treat all age groups of patients from pediatric to geriatric.
  • Administers all forms of respiratory therapy including medical gases, medication delivery via the airways, pressure breathing treatments, breathing retraining, aerosol and humidity therapy. Understands the equipment, indications, contraindications, hazards, and adverse reactions of each mode of therapy.
  • Consults with physician and instructs patients, families, and hospital personnel in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment use under the guidance of the staff Respiratory Therapist.
  • Initiates and maintains the appropriate records in the patient chart and on respiratory care records.
  • Cleans, repairs, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment; maintains appearance of the department.
  • Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What you will need:

  • Education: Must be currently attending, in good standing, an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy with successful completion of at least half of program, i.e. 1 year of 2 year program or 2 years of 4 year program
  • Certification: Current CPR certification.

Benefits:

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

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When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (

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Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.



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