Respiratory Therapist (1.0 FTE/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Crown Point, IN

4d • 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 treatment requirements—including the type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions, and medication and dosages—in accordance with physician orders.

The therapist assesses patients and provides respiratory care across a range of ages, from neonatal to adult. The position includes emergency response, ventilation and oxygen therapy, administration of inhaled medications, airway clearance and lung expansion therapies, patient education, and specialized procedures. The therapist evaluates patient responses and adjusts treatment plans as needed, while ensuring respiratory equipment functions properly and is appropriately maintained.

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.
• Perform patient assessments, 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 neonatal through adult patients.
• Administer high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and nitric oxide using conventional delivery methods.
• Deliver supplemental oxygen therapy and select appropriate delivery devices to support adequate oxygenation.
• Administer prescribed inhaled medications, including SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other inhaled medications.
• 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 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 respiratory therapy equipment functions properly and is appropriately used by patients.
• Assist with disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling, and storing respiratory 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's career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree