Loyola Medical Center . Respiratory Therapist . Registry
Loyola University Health System
Maywood, IL
Part-Time
Job Description
Working as a Respiratory Therapist in Maywood, IL
There are 239 Respiratory Therapist opportunities available in Maywood, IL all with unique requirements.
A Respiratory Therapist diagnoses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders such as asthma or emphysema. They also provide therapy to patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Respiratory Therapists have to work in conjunction with doctors and radiologists, perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKG), administer chest X-rays, give oxygen to patients as needed, and make recommendations on diet and exercise to control a patient's condition.