Student Respiratory (Registry/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Munster, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois. We take pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. This role involves performing patient assessments, conducting diagnostic tests, administering prescribed therapeutic modalities, maintaining equipment, and educating patients and caregivers, all within the guidelines of a student respiratory permit.

Requirements

Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Program
High School Diploma/GED
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Student Permit to Practice Respiratory Care- Within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Performs thorough patient assessments within the guidelines of student respiratory permit, obtains a history, and elicits an accurate description of sleep problems in order to diagnose and treat patients with science-based medicine.
Conducts a variety of testing techniques within the guidelines of student respiratory permit to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.
Performs physician prescribed therapeutic modalities of a routine nature, such as oxygen devices and treatments, within the guidelines of student respiratory permit.
Maintains cleanliness of patient room and equipment, and prepares and calibrates equipment needed for testing.
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.