Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

AECOM; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kokomo is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role involves evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory issues, developing treatment plans, and educating families about health conditions. Benefit options include paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans, making this a rewarding opportunity for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential needed prior to hire.
• 2 years cumulative experience or similar educational requirements necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop care plans based on patient assessments and monitor conditions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory assessment

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Respiratory

+ **Schedule:** Part Time, Nights, rotating holidays and weekends

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

+ **Location:** Kokomo, IN

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

+ Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

+ Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

+ Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.

+ Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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