Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Weekend Option

Ascension Healthcare; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving lives through innovative care. This role in respiratory therapy offers an exciting opportunity to work with patients facing respiratory challenges, providing essential evaluations and treatments. You will be part of a compassionate team that prioritizes patient education and community support, ensuring the best outcomes for those in need. With a strong emphasis on professional development and community involvement, this position not only enhances your career but also allows you to make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Licensure in respiratory care and BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Care

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner Credential

Advanced Life Support Certification

Job description

Details

+ Department: Respiratory Therapy - Adults

+ Schedule: Full Time Days, Weekend Option plus 1 shift during the week, 6:00am- 6:30pm

+ Hospital: St. Vincent Carmel

+ Location: Carmel, IN

Sign On Bonus Available!

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.

1. Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
2. Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
3. Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
4. Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
5. Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
3. 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.
4. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
5. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
6. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

1. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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