Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Days)

Franciscan Alliance • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. This position utilizes various testing techniques to assist doctors in diagnosing disorders and determines treatment requirements, including the type, method, duration of therapy, precautions, and medication dosages, all compatible with physicians' orders. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to exceptional patient care, health, and wellness, with a mission to provide high-quality care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. It is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 12 ministries across Indiana and Illinois, dedicated to hiring coworkers who offer compassionate, comprehensive care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees