Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Munster Campus seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist II to oversee diagnosis, treatment, and care management of pulmonary disorders in patients across ages. The role involves testing, ventilator management, oxygen delivery, inhaled meds, and disease education.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, ABG, PFTs, surfactant delivery, and assisting during high-risk deliveries; maintaining equipment and adjusting care as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• CRT certification from NBRC required.
• ACLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• RRT certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Attends code blue and rapid response activations to assist with airway management.
• Performs thorough patient assessments, obtains history, and clarifies sleep-related issues to guide treatment.
• Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators for neonatal to adult patients; administers HFJV, HFOV, and nitric oxide as ordered.
• Delivers supplemental oxygen therapy and ensures proper delivery device selection.
• Administers inhaled medications (SABA, LABA, LAMA, antibiotics) as prescribed.
• Performs lung expansion and airway clearance therapies (incentive spirometry, PEP, Flutter).
• Educates patients and caregivers about conditions and self-management techniques.
• Conducts EKGs, ABG, pulmonary function tests, and surfactant delivery; assists physicians during high-risk deliveries.
• Maintains and disinfects respiratory therapy equipment; sterilizes and stores equipment after use.
• Evaluates patient response to therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.

Education

Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care Science

High School Diploma/GED

BLS - American Heart Association

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NBRC

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Job description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist II to oversee diagnosis, treatment, and care management of pulmonary disorders in patients across ages. The role involves testing, ventilator management, oxygen delivery, inhaled meds, and disease education.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, ABG, PFTs, surfactant delivery, and assisting during high-risk deliveries; maintaining equipment and adjusting care as needed.