Respiratory Therapist - PRN Tiered

CAMERON HEALTH•Angola, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care and administers respiratory medications to treat acute and chronic breathing abnormalities. The role implements, operates, and monitors therapeutic support equipment; performs diagnostic pulmonary, EEG, and cardiac testing; and completes home sleep setups and downloads. This is a PRN, as-needed position covering days, nights, and weekends. The therapist must be able to pick up PRN or open shifts requested by the manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) or registry eligible, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current Indiana respiratory therapy licensure.
Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider certification and ACLS; must be able to physically perform CPR.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required before being scheduled for patient care.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 3 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within 3 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation course completion required within 3 months of hire.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate tactfully with patients, families, and other personnel.
Good time management, organizational skills, and clinical judgment.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Determine the most appropriate method for delivering prescribed therapy, observing precautions and monitoring and documenting clinical effectiveness.
Explain treatments, medications, and therapeutic goals to patients and families.
Use non-invasive and invasive monitoring equipment to assess pulse oximetry, end-tidal carbon dioxide, and arterial blood gases.
Provide feedback to physicians and nursing staff about patient progress and goals, and adjust therapy as appropriate.
Attend and assist with cesarean and high-risk vaginal deliveries.
Perform advanced airway procedures such as laryngeal mask airway placement and endotracheal intubation.
Pick up PRN or open shifts requested by the manager.
Maintain respiratory therapy equipment, including inspecting it for proper operation and safety.
Perform respiratory care, administer respiratory medications, and operate and monitor therapeutic support equipment.
Perform diagnostic pulmonary, EEG, and cardiac testing, as well as home sleep setups and downloads.