RRT Registered

Sullivan County Community Hospital • Sullivan, IN

2d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist responds to critical situations involving patients from newborn through geriatric age and provides respiratory care, testing, and related documentation. The role requires competency in codes, intubation, ventilators, BiPAP, and arterial blood gases (ABGs), as well as proficiency in outpatient testing. The therapist assesses patients of all ages, follows protocols to provide up-to-date care, and communicates changes in care to providers and nursing staff. The position also schedules outpatient testing and conducts follow-up to ensure patients and other departments are informed of procedures. The work environment is clean and well lit. The posting specifies part-time, night-shift work for 40 hours per biweekly pay period.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy.
• At least one year of on-the-job training is preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in respiratory practice.
• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (listed as full-time).

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to critical situations involving patients from newborn through geriatric age.
• Demonstrate competency in codes, intubation, ventilators, BiPAP, and arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Perform outpatient testing, including Holter/Bardy, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing (PFT), stress testing, EEG, and sleep assessment.
• Assess patients of all ages and follow protocols to provide up-to-date care.
• Communicate with providers and nursing staff in a timely and professional manner, including reporting changes in care.
• Document therapy and patient-related changes accurately and promptly.
• Scan all medications.
• Schedule outpatient testing and follow up to ensure patients and other departments are aware of each procedure.
• Consistently comply with established behavioral expectations.
• Work toward decreasing overtime to 160 hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed