Student Respiratory (Registry/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Munster, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Patient Assessment 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.
Diagnostics 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.
Therapy Modalities Performs physician prescribed therapeutic modalities of a routine nature, such as oxygen devices and treatments, within the guidelines of student respiratory permit.
Equipment Maintenance Maintains cleanliness of patient room and equipment, and prepares and calibrates equipment needed for testing.
Patient Education 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.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Program Required
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees