Respiratory Therapist Registered

Ascension • Winchester, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Registered assesses patients to determine appropriate treatments and frequency, then develops a plan of care based on each diagnosis. The role implements and monitors patient care plans and equipment, monitors and records patient condition, communicates changes, and performs advanced respiratory care modalities. It evaluates respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes. The therapist educates patients and families about health conditions and available community support and programs, and responds to emergency resuscitation team codes.

This position is based at ASV Randolph in Winchester, Indiana, in the Respiratory Therapy department. The schedule is part-time, nights, with a weekend option on Fridays and Saturdays.

Requirements

• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required before hire or job transfer.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 12 months of hire or job transfer.
• Within 30 days of hire or job transfer, obtain either BLS Provider certification or Basic Life Support Instructor certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, or an associate's/technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate types and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support groups and programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree