Respiratory Care Tech

Respiratory Care Tech

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $16.06 - $22.69/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

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!

What you'll do:

• Administers therapy according to physician orders as applicable to above.
• Sets up and operates various types of therapeutic equipment as applicable to above.
• Performs or assists in all aspects of airway management as applicable to above.
• Disassembles, cleans, and/or delivers contaminated equipment to be sterilized for re-use.
• Responds to and assists in all Code Blue's in the hospital on assigned shift.
• Assists with on call.
• Performs routine and stat EKGs.
• Enter charges in the computer for billing purposes.

What you'll need:

Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory therapy program.

BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire from American Heart Association.

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our 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 include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.