Respiratory Therapist

Magnolia Health Systems • Portland, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapists are a valuable member of our health care team who are responsible for coordinating and providing direct respiratory therapy to residents. Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents. The role involves providing routine respiratory therapy as well as trach care, trach changes, high flow heated humidification, Cough Assist, mechanical vest therapy and ventilator management. Ensuring the quality of resident care meets or exceeds standards of practice, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations is crucial. The position requires demonstrating flexibility in adjusting to changing resident needs, exhibiting courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Promoting the residents' ability to remain as independent as possible, offering praise and encouragement is also a key aspect of the role. Additionally, demonstrating excellent leadership abilities, including a willingness to take risks, generate new ideas, evaluate and recognize priorities, keep current on information, and foster high performance, recognizing a need for and providing adequate resources is expected.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine respiratory therapy as well as trach care, trach changes, high flow heated humidification, Cough Assist, mechanical vest therapy and ventilator management.
• Ensure the quality of resident care meets or exceeds standards of practice, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to change of residents’ needs.
• Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Promote the residents ability to remain as independent as possible, offering praise and encouragement.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership abilities, demonstrating a willingness to take risks, generate new ideas, evaluate and recognize priorities, keep current on information, and foster high performance, recognize a need for and provide adequate resources.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance: Critical Illness, Accident, Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life: Builds cash value, Employee-owned policy, Family coverage, including grandchildren
• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed