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Respiratory Therapist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

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Quick overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist manages the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, administering medications, and conducting specialized respiratory tests.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree, a High School Diploma/GED, and RRT certification from the NBRC. BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are also required.

high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentPatient EducationCare ManagementMechanical VentilationElectrocardiogramsPulmonary Function TestsInhaled Medication AdministrationHigh-Frequency Oscillatory VentilationArterial Blood Gas TestsSurfactant DeliveryHigh Frequency Jet VentilationNitric Oxide Delivery

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 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 New graduates welcome to apply!
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