Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician supervision.

The role involves administering therapies, monitoring responses, performing diagnostic tests such as blood gas analysis, and managing ventilators while ensuring patient safety and documentation. Requires RRT eligibility or credential and Indiana licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required and NBRC RRT eligibility or credential.
• Current Indiana license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC or eligible; 1-year credential window for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician supervision.
• Administer respiratory therapies per protocol and monitor patient response.
• Perform diagnostic tests including blood gas analysis and ventilator management.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and procedures; document treatments and results.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication with patients

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Indiana License as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analysis equipment

CPAP/BiPAP

Job description

Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician supervision.

The role involves administering therapies, monitoring responses, performing diagnostic tests such as blood gas analysis, and managing ventilators while ensuring patient safety and documentation. Requires RRT eligibility or credential and Indiana licensure.