Respiratory Therapist PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents and procedures related to respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies. The role includes assessing patients, monitoring responses, and implementing treatment plans that support respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The therapist works under the direction of the ordering physician or clinician and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide safe, high-quality patient care. The position is PRN on the day shift. It requires an RRT credential and specified life-support certifications, with additional neonatal certifications required for work in the NICU. For Georgia, PALS and NRP certifications are required, along with completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
In Georgia, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required.
Complete the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire in Georgia.
For work in the NICU, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and STABLE neonatal certification are required.
Proficiency administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
Strong communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Skill in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
Competence using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection-control measures.
Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer advanced respiratory treatments, assess patients, and monitor their responses.
Orient patients to treatment modalities before procedures to support cooperation and successful completion.
Perform and document arterial blood gas (ABG) punctures and promptly report results.
Assist physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
Perform assigned testing procedures, including pulmonary testing.
Follow respiratory protocols and safety and regulatory requirements during procedures.
Communicate with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, including timely follow-up on patient-care concerns.
Evaluate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper function, cleanliness, and safety.
Implement written and verbal physician orders in accordance with established respiratory care procedures.
Document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses clearly and thoroughly.
Use personal protective equipment and patient-identification techniques in accordance with infection-control standards.
Manage ventilator settings and maintain airways to support patient comfort and safety.
Respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions and collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
Apply age-specific considerations when providing oxygen therapy across patient populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.