Respiratory Therapist (.6 FTE/Nights)
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. 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. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. Prime Healthcare will add the 214‑bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital and Franciscan’s Illinois operations, including Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, Working Well’s Illinois operations, Franciscan Health & Fitness Center Chicago Heights, Home Care, and Chicago Heights Walk-In Clinic, to its system. This acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory review and approvals. We are currently awaiting the next phase of that process, with a targeted closing timeline anticipated in the coming months, subject to final approvals. As a potential employee, please know that during this period, Prime Healthcare and current Franciscan Health Leadership will continue working closely together to ensure stability, continuity of care, and ongoing support for patients, physicians, and staff. For further details, please visit this site: Welcome to the Prime Healthcare Family | Our Culture
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Required
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Participate in patient education.
- Perform patient assessments.
- Evaluate need for diagnostic exam.
- Evaluate and perform modality.
- Participate in team process.
- Evaluate effectiveness of therapy.
- Participate in performance improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
