Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Mooresville, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The role uses a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in diagnosing disorders and determines treatment requirements—including the type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions, and medication and dosages—in accordance with physicians' orders. The position is based at Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus in Mooresville, Indiana. Travel is required. The position title indicates PRN/Days.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care.
High school diploma or GED.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the State Licensing Board.
Travel is required.

Responsibilities

Attend code blue and rapid response team activations to perform or assist with airway management.
Perform patient assessments, obtain patient history, and elicit descriptions of sleep problems to support diagnosis and treatment.
Set up and operate mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures for patients ranging from neonatal to adult.
Administer high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and conventional methods to deliver nitric oxide to patients.
Deliver supplemental oxygen therapy and select appropriate delivery devices to support patient oxygenation.
Administer prescribed inhaled medications, including SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, and antibiotics.
Perform incentive spirometry, PEP, and Flutter therapies to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
Educate patients and caregivers about conditions and disease management techniques, including breathing exercises and the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Conduct special procedures, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas tests (ABG), pulmonary function tests, and surfactant delivery.
Assist physicians during caesarean section births and high-risk deliveries, and assist with patient transport.
Ensure proper functioning and utilization of respiratory therapy equipment; assist with disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling, and storing equipment.
Evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.