Reg Resp Care Practitioner

DeKalb Health • Fort Wayne, IN

64d

About The Position

Provides care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes. Provides bedside diagnostic procedures as needed. Reviews and maintains respiratory care plans. Performs evaluations on patients and adjusts the care appropriately. Assists as a preceptor for students and new hires.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a respiratory therapy program.
• Must obtain entry level certification and must have a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
• Must have a current Indiana State license for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Must have current certification in CPR.
• Parkview Randallia (excludes Pulmonary Rehab and PFT areas) must have ACLS and NRP certifications or obtain in 6 months.
• Community Hospital locations, must have ACLS and NRP certifications or obtain within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; PALS and Stable preferred but not required.
• Must be able to be on call.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes.
• Provides bedside diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Reviews and maintains respiratory care plans.
• Performs evaluations on patients and adjusts the care appropriately.
• Assists as a preceptor for students and new hires.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus
• highly competitive wages with increased starting rates with experience
• Career Path which allows you to experience unique learning and skill development opportunities
• additional compensation on top of shift differentials, frequent salary increases, and routine range adjustments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed