Respiratory Assistant - Swedish American

Pay Range: $20.56 - $28.78 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides Respiratory Care treatments and services to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

Currently enrolled in an AMA accredited educational program for Respiratory Care or recently graduated from such a program and not yet credentialed.

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Current CPR certification.

Preferred:

N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

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Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

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Greets patients and explains procedures and provides clinical input regarding pulmonary and respiratory services into the patient’s overall plan of care working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

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Under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of an airway, removal of pulmonary secretions, ventilation, aerosolized pharmacological agents, oxygenation and lung expansion therapies and evaluates patient response.

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Collects, reviews and evaluates clinical and treatment information and documents accurately in the patient’s record maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Initiates and conducts emergency techniques including CPR and transporting patients as required.

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Selects, assembles, checks and repairs equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness.

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Sterilizes and disinfects equipment following established infection control procedures and practices.

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Assists physician in bronchoscopy and tracheostomy tube changing following standard protocols.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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