Reg Resp Care Practitioner

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Respiratory Care in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic care, bedside diagnostics, and participate in care plan reviews.

The role requires graduation from a respiratory therapy program, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, Indiana license, CPR, ACLS/NRP within 6 months, on-call capability, and ability to lift 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a respiratory therapy program.
• Must obtain NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and Indiana license.
• Must have current CPR certification; ACLS/NRP within 6 months as required; PALS optional.
• Must be able to be on call and lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes.
• Performs bedside diagnostic procedures as needed and reviews care plans.
• Maintains respiratory care plans and performs patient evaluations.
• Assists as a preceptor for students and new hires.

Skills

On-call

Education

Respiratory therapy program graduate

Job description

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The Respiratory Care department is looking for top talent and offering highly competitive wages with increased starting rates with experience. Your career development is also extremely important. Upon joining the team, you will have the opportunity to expand your Career Path which allows you to experience unique learning and skill development opportunities. Complete the entire Career Path and you can potentially earn additional compensation on top of shift differentials, frequent salary increases, and routine range adjustments.

Summary

Provides care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes. Provides bedside diagnostic procedures as needed. Reviews and maintains respiratory care plans. Performs evaluations on patients and adjusts the care appropriately. Assists as a preceptor for students and new hires.

Education

Must be a graduate of a respiratory therapy program.

License/Certification

Must obtain entry level certification and must have a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC. Must have a current Indiana State license for Respiratory Care Practitioners. Must have current certification in CPR. Parkview Randallia (excludes Pulmonary Rehab and PFT areas) must have ACLS and NRP certifications or obtain in 6 months. Community Hospital locations, must have ACLS and NRP certifications or obtain within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; PALS and Stable preferred but not required.

Experience

N/A

Other Qualification

Must be able to be on call. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.