Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance • Mooresville, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The role uses a variety of testing techniques to assist physicians in diagnosing disorders and determines therapy requirements—including type, method, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages—in accordance with physicians’ orders.

The therapist provides respiratory care across a range of patient ages and conditions, responds to emergencies, performs assessments and specialized procedures, educates patients and caregivers, maintains respiratory equipment, and evaluates and adjusts treatment plans. The position is at Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus in Mooresville, Indiana. The role is identified as PRN with alternating shifts.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

Responsibilities

• Attend code blue and rapid response activations to perform or assist with airway management.
• Assess patients, obtain patient histories, and elicit descriptions of sleep problems to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures for patients ranging from neonatal to adult.
• Administer high-frequency jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and conventional methods of delivering nitric oxide.
• Deliver supplemental oxygen therapy and select appropriate delivery devices to support patient oxygenation.
• Administer prescribed inhaled medications, including SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, and antibiotics.
• Perform incentive spirometry, PEP, and Flutter therapies to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
• Educate patients and caregivers about conditions and disease management, including breathing exercises and the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
• Conduct special procedures, including EKGs, arterial blood gas tests, pulmonary function tests, and surfactant delivery.
• Assist physicians during caesarean section births and high-risk deliveries, and assist with patient transport.
• Ensure proper functioning and utilization of respiratory therapy equipment; assist with disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling, and storing equipment.
• Evaluate patients’ responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of the company career site.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree