Respiratory Therapist -Home Medical Equipment

Community Health Network•Fishers, IN

About The Position

As part of Community Health Network’s respiratory therapist team, the Respiratory Therapist partners with physicians and staff to provide patient-centered care and outstanding service with respect. The role advances patient plans of care to achieve the best possible outcomes and provides patients and families with age- and culturally appropriate care. The therapist provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies; implements conventional ventilation methods; and performs duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, and storing respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited respiratory care program.
Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Registered by the NBRC or eligible for certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status is required within 18 months of graduation date or start date.
Experience working in respiratory therapy.
Knowledge of respiratory treatment modalities.
Ability to evaluate and provide care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Partner with physicians and staff to provide patient-centered care and respectful service.
Advance patient plans of care to support the best possible outcomes.
Provide age- and culturally appropriate care to patients and families.
Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Implement conventional ventilation methods.
Set up, operate, clean, and store respiratory equipment.
Communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors.