Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Michigan City, IN

4d•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 physicians 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 at Franciscan Health’s Michigan City Campus in Michigan City, Indiana, and is listed as .9 FTE with alternating shifts. Travel is required.

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 (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 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 neonatal through adult patients; administer HFJV, HFOV, and conventional nitric oxide delivery methods.
Deliver supplemental oxygen therapy and select appropriate oxygen delivery devices.
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, including breathing exercises and the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Conduct special procedures, including EKGs, ABG tests, pulmonary function tests, and surfactant delivery.
Assist physicians during caesarean section births, high-risk deliveries, and patient transport.
Ensure proper functioning and appropriate use 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.