Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Alternating Shifts)
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 treatment requirements—including the type, method, and duration of therapy; precautions; and medications and dosages—in accordance with physicians’ orders. The therapist provides respiratory care across a range of patient needs and ages, from neonatal to adult. Duties include emergency airway support, assessment and treatment, ventilation and oxygen therapy, medication administration, patient education, special procedures, equipment maintenance, and evaluation of treatment response. This position is based at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana. The title indicates a 0.9 FTE schedule 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.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the state licensing board.
Responsibilities
- Attend code blue and rapid response activations to perform or assist with airway management.
- Assess patients, obtain patient histories, and gather descriptions of sleep problems to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Set up and operate invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation for neonatal through adult patients, including HFJV, HFOV, and conventional nitric oxide delivery methods.
- Deliver supplemental oxygen 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 use of medications or respiratory equipment.
- Conduct 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.
- Maintain proper functioning and appropriate utilization of respiratory therapy equipment; assist with disassembly, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembly, and storage.
- Evaluate patients’ responses to therapy and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of its career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
