Horizon Health·Paris, Illinois
The registered respiratory technician administers specified respiratory care treatments and services, interacting as a team with physicians, nurses, and other staff to develop patient care plans. Essential functions include administering treatments like PFTs, EKGs, and ABGs, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.
The registered respiratory technician provides respiratory care treatments and services as specified by a physician and/or departmental policies. Interacts as a team with physicians, RNs, NAs, USs, the patient and their families to develop a plan of care. Communicates with ancillary departments to provide services to the patient and their families. Has contact with a variety of patients of all ages (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), as well as the mentally and physically challenged.
Administers respiratory and pulmonary treatments, PFTs, EKGs, ABGs, according to established policies and procedures.
Complete and accurate documentation of pertinent information in eMAR
Functions within regulatory standards for IDPH, TJC, and OSHA
Inspect, test, dissemble, clean, reassemble, and troubleshoot all respiratory equipment as required.
Provides patient education regarding respiratory home care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Communicates with interdisciplinary services about patient needs as indicated.
Maintains competencies of all job related duties; infection control, OSHA blood borne pathogens, TB/respiratory protection plan, policies and procedures, disaster manual, safety Manual.
Is willing to be flexible to meet patient care needs. Cooperates to provide coverage when needed. Cross trains to other areas as needed. Accepts assignments willingly.
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.
721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944
Weekly 1 night shift and 2 Day shifts.
Holidays and Weekend shifts on nights as indicated by department need.
Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)
Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.
Access to our benefits summary can be found by clicking the link below!
https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/documents/content/2025-benefits-summary.pdf [https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/documents/content/2025-benefits-summary.pdf]
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