Respiratory Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders at Franciscan. This position uses a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in diagnosing disorders, and determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Resp Care
High School Diploma/GED
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - State Licensing Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Responsibilities

Set up and operate mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures
Administer high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and conventional methods to deliver nitric oxide to patients.
Administers inhaled medications to patients, such as SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other prescribed inhaled medications.
Educate patients and their caregivers about their conditions, and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Conduct special procedures including electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas tests (ABG), pulmonary function tests and surfactant delivery.
Ensure proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients
Evaluate patients' response to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.