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Respiratory Therapist (Full Time)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

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Quick overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist manages the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with pulmonary disorders, utilizing various testing techniques to aid physicians in diagnosis. This role involves determining treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, duration, precautions, medication, and dosages, all compatible with physician orders.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree and a High School Diploma or GED. Required credentials include being a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC, and holding current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.

high schoolassociate degreePatient EducationInvasive VentilationElectrocardiogramsPulmonary Function TestsMechanical VentilatorsTreatment Plan EvaluationNon-invasive VentilationHigh-Frequency Oscillatory VentilationInhaled Medications AdministrationArterial Blood Gas TestsSurfactant DeliveryHigh Frequency Jet VentilationNitric Oxide DeliveryRespiratory Therapy Equipment Utilization

Job description

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders at Franciscan.
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 Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community.
Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence.
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 who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Set up and operate mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures Administer high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and conventional methods to deliver nitric oxide to patients.
Administers inhaled medications to patients, such as SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other prescribed inhaled medications.
Educate patients and their caregivers about their conditions, and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Conduct special procedures including electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas tests (ABG), pulmonary function tests and surfactant delivery.
Ensure proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients Evaluate patients' response to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Associate's Degree Required High School Diploma/GED Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

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