Respiratory Therapist

Alick's; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & 401(k) Match

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

Alick's in South Bend, IN is seeking qualified respiratory care professionals to join our team. The role involves providing respiratory care services and equipment to patients under physician prescriptions, with attention to safety and patient education.

Responsibilities include setting up PAP devices, ventilators, O2 equipment, humidifiers, and related devices, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude is required.
• Pass a background check is required.
• Graduated from an accredited educational program, college, or technical institution.
• Three to six months professional experience and/or training.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License; Board Certification, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care services and equipment to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of the Physician and by prescription.
• Reads prescriptions and reviews patient information.
• Obtains and sets up equipment for use in the home or in out-patient setting, such as PAP devices, apnea monitors, mechanical ventilators, O2 equipment, humidifiers and aerosols, suction devices, cough assist devices, nebulizers, oximeters and high flow therapy.
• Educates and instructs patients and their caregivers on use and maintenance of the above equipment and supplies.
• Provides patient assessments, equipment troubleshooting and patient’s equipment compliance monitoring.
• When needed, will communicate with prescribing and non-prescribing health care providers to ensure optimal respiratory care for health care provider’s patients.
• Maintains patients’ charts that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning at an optimal level.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Skills

Positive attitude

Education

Graduated from accredited educational program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: South Bend, IN 46635

Looking for professional, dependable, and caring individuals to become members of our team. Amazing customer service skills is a big plus!

Requirements

• A positive attitude
• Pass a background check
• Graduated from an accredited educational program, college, or technical institution
• Three to six months professional experience and/or training
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License; Board Certification, as appropriate

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) Match
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care services and equipment to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of the Physician and by prescription.
• Reads prescriptions and reviews patient information.
• Obtains and sets up equipment for use in the home or in out-patient setting, such as the following: PAP devices, apnea monitors, mechanical ventilators, O2 equipment, humidifiers and aerosols, suction devices, cough assist devices, nebulizers, oximeters and high flow therapy.
• Educates and instructs patients and their caregivers on use and maintenance of the above equipment and supplies.
• Provides patient assessments, equipment troubleshooting and patient’s equipment compliance monitoring.
• When needed, will communicate with prescribing and non-prescribing health care providers to ensure optimal respiratory care for health care provider’s patients.
• Maintains patients’ charts that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning at an optimal level.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift Monday to Friday
• On call availability