Respiratory Therapist - Nights (PT)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist position exists to administer all types of therapies within the Respiratory Care Department to provide quality patient care for the adult rehabilitation population served from age 15 and older. Position advises physician staff on appropriate types of therapeutic modalities. Understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors' others in the performance of their assigned duties. Additionally, understands that every employee is responsible for exhibiting exceptional customer service by answering call lights on the nursing unit and if not able to assist personally, will inform the appropriate employee regarding the patient's need.

Requirements

Must possess technical knowledge of various types of equipment in the department and their application.
Must have thorough knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and pathology as it applies to any and all modes of respiratory therapy.
Must have general knowledge of drugs that affect the cardiopulmonary system, age-related issues and a thorough knowledge of specific pharmacological agents that respiratory therapy personnel administer.
Must have knowledge of indication and hazards associated with therapy and all intermittent modalities.
Must be a graduate of an AMA approved registry program.
Current valid Indiana license (or certification) as Registered Respiratory Therapist, preferred or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician.
Must possess and maintain CPR certification in accordance with American Heart Association Standards.
Must complete ACLS course and maintain certification within three months of hire date; must complete initial and on-going competency training for drawing of Arterial Blood Gases as required by CLIA.
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, B.S. preferred.
Must attempt to pass the Registry exam within 2 years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets-up, initiates, and monitors basic oxygen and aerosol therapy, continuous mechanical ventilation, CPAP and BiPAP, overnight oximetry studies, in any care areas to include: obtaining proper orders, delivery and setup/break down of equipment needed specific to the patient use integrating age specific issues.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
Provides accurate charting and charging, edits results, creates report, interprets results and advises physician regarding appropriate action for appropriate airway management.
Administers all types of intermittent therapy and medication to include, obtaining proper orders, accurate charting, and charging and troubleshooting of equipment as required.
Performs Electrocardiographic (EKG) procedures, point of care lab testing, i.e. arterial blood gases per medical director's approval.
Provides continuous, 24-hour coverage for services and is available to respond to "rapid response" and "Code Blue" situations.
Assists the Director of the department with policies, protocols, reports, rental equipment, stocking of supplies.
Participates in continuous quality improvement/program evaluation activities and observes measures to ensure Hospital, Joint Commission, CARF and other quality standards and regulations are met.
Other duties as assigned.