Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center•Indiana, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation. You will monitor, evaluate, and document patient response to therapy, making appropriate recommendations and adjustments. Responsibilities include performing arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation, as well as initiating and managing invasive and non-invasive ventilators. You will respond to medical emergencies, collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans, and educate patients and families. Ensuring proper equipment function, cleaning, and maintenance, along with maintaining accurate EMR documentation and adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards are also key aspects of this position. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA/JRCRCE accredited school for respiratory care
AS or BS in respiratory care
BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
Current RCP license in Pennsylvania including evidence of certification on bi-annual basis
Credentialed as registered respiratory therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required or obtained within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

6-12 months experience on this job or related jobs strongly preferred
1 year critical care experience preferred
ACLS preferred
If credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, must participate in the continuing competency program to maintain NBRC credentials.

Responsibilities

Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
Monitor, evaluate, and document patient response to therapy; make appropriate recommendations and adjustments.
Perform arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, etc.).
Respond to medical emergencies including code blue and rapid response situations.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use.
Ensure proper functioning, cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and all regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, JCAHO).