Regional Respiratory Therapist

Creative Health Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Health Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide standard and specialized respiratory therapy to adult and geriatric residents under physician orders, within the scope of licensed practice.

The role requires NBRC certification or Registry eligibility, a current BLS certificate, a valid RCP license, and adherence to HIPAA, infection control, and safety policies while collaborating with the medical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NBRC exam or registry eligibility required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Current RCP license with state of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to adult and geriatric residents per physician orders.
• Administer aerosol therapies and monitor devices such as Bipap/Cpap, oximeters, and incentive spirometry.
• Document care and maintain HIPAA and infection control compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain equipment and safety standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Bipap/Cpap

Aerosol therapy

Suctioning

Emergency response

Documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

NBRC certification or registry eligibility

BLS Certification

RCP license

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment handling

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Primary Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to provide standard and specialized respiratory therapy services to adult and geriatric residents in accordance with physician's written orders and within the limits of acquired skills and capabilities. This position also requires knowledge of the behaviors, physical and emotional needs, life cycle changes, and comfort and care appropriate to the population served.

Respiratory Therapist Essential Functions

Provide and implement customer service and respiratory therapy treatment according to the facility population served; this includes

• Providing excellent service to Patients following the facility’s mission statement.
• Maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines;
• Administering aerosol treatments, Bipap/Cpap, oximeters, incentive spirometers, peak flows, percussion/postural drainage, diaphragmatic/pursed lip breathing, tracheal suctioning, and aspiration;
• Understanding and adhering to the implementation of the Respiratory Therapy Protocol;
• Understanding the delivery devices and medications as well as the desired effects and side effects used at BP;
• Understanding modifications of drug dosages that may be necessary within the resident population;
• Reporting side effects and adverse reactions to appropriate nursing personnel and Pharmacy personnel;
• Performing competently in emergency situations;
• Understanding isolation techniques and implementing those techniques for isolated residents;
• Maintaining skill in the assembly of all equipment;
• Establishing and maintaining a positive and effective working environment and work relationships with other medical team members, residents, resident's family members, and visitors;
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy modalities to the population served;
• Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span;
• Demonstrating the ability to assess data related to the resident's respiratory status;
• Identifying the needs of respiratory residents;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times; &
• Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints, or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.

Provide respiratory documentation in accordance with facility policy and procedures by

• Complying with safety requirements, Infection Control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

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Respiratory Therapist Essential Functions

Must possess specific educational and experience requirements such as

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligibility, or certification by the State Respiratory Care committee.
• A current BLS Certification.
• A current RCP license with the State of employment. Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective Respiratory Therapy practices within the State of employment.