Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Alternating Shifts)
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist II 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 therapist responds to emergency activations, assesses patients, manages ventilation and oxygenation, administers inhaled medications, and provides airway-clearance and lung-expansion therapies. The position also includes patient and caregiver education, special procedures, equipment maintenance, and evaluation of patient responses to therapy. The role is based at Franciscan Health Munster Campus in Munster, Indiana, and is listed as PRN with alternating shifts.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care Science.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of clinical experience.
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 of nitric oxide delivery.
- Deliver supplemental oxygen therapy and select appropriate delivery devices to support adequate patient oxygenation.
- Administer prescribed inhaled medications, including SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other inhaled medications.
- 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 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, high-risk deliveries, and patient transport.
- Ensure proper functioning and utilization of respiratory therapy equipment; assist with disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling, and storing equipment.
- Evaluate patient responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of its career site.
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Education Level
Associate degree
