Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Nights)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

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 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, 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

Requirements

Associate's Degree Resp Care
High School Diploma/GED
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - State Licensing Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Responsibilities

Attends code blue and rapid response team activation to perform or assist with airway management.
Performs thorough patient assessments, obtains patient history, and elicits an accurate description of sleep problems in order to diagnose and treat patients with science-based medicine.
Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. Administers high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and conventional methods to deliver nitric oxide to patients.
Delivers supplemental oxygen therapy, ensuring proper selection of the of the delivery device, to ensure adequate patient oxygenation.
Administers inhaled medications to patients, such as SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other prescribed inhaled medications.
Performs incentive spirometry, PEP, & Flutter therapies on patients to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
Educates patients and their caregivers about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Conducts special procedures including electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas tests (ABG), pulmonary function tests and surfactant delivery. Assists physicians during caesarean section births, high-risk deliveries, and patient transport.
Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients. Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.
Evaluates patients' response to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans