What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Tech position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Care Techs play an important role in assisting our Respiratory Therapists. Assisting in the care of our patients to ensure they are getting the best care is a huge role in what you will do. This is a great start to what you will be doing in the future as you continue to make your way through the Respiratory program!
Every day you will assess respiratory status, implement treatment plans (oxygen, ventilation, airway management), and educate patients/families. You'll document interventions and collaborate with physicians and medical staff. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and equipment proficiency. Excellent communication for patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, plus a commitment to safety and continuous development, are essential.
- Stocking respiratory equipment and supplies in designated areas.
- Maintaining equipment by performing equipment safety checks.
- Cleaning and setting up equipment and placing equipment into designated areas.
- Delivering compressed gas to multiple locations within the hospital, including lobby level and surgery/OR.
- Communicating with staff and supervisors with concerns on equipment levels and par.
- Performs only modalities that fall under the scope of non-licensed personnel, which promotes a positive quality work environment in the provision of quality patient care.
Job Requirements
Required
- Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care program, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You’ll Work
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Salary : $16 - $23