Pulmonary Function Tech - Respiratory Therapy

Monroe Hospital; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner on a per diem basis in Bloomington, Indiana. The role involves performing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures, with focus on patient-centered care and documentation.

The position may involve leadership responsibilities during shifts, and requires current RCP licensure and appropriate certifications; ACLS/NRP/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• BCLS certification required on hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree required; if none, high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years' RCP experience preferred.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age/population considerations.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be Lead RCP and oversee the section/department during shift.

Education

RCP License (State)

BCLS Certification

Associate or Bachelor Degree

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

Job description

Overview

At Monroe Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Monroe Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Monroe Hospital is a 32-bed community hospital located in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. Monroe Hospital is committed to providing superior healthcare, ever mindful of each patient's individuality and unique needs. Monroe Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, a distinction that places Monroe Hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals. For more information, please visit www.monroehospital.com.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Valid State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• 2. Valid BCLS Certificate upon hire and maintain current
• 3. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required4.
• 4. 2 years' experience as an RCP preferred.
• 5. ACLS preferred.
• 6. NRP preferred.
• 7. PALS preferred.
• 8. Certification as a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf