Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Nights)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our patient-centered team in Lafayette, IN. This regular position focuses on education, assessment, and treatment of patients across all ages in a compassionate care environment.

You will participate in patient education, perform assessments, evaluate the need for diagnostic exams, and contribute to therapy plans with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient education.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Evaluate need for diagnostic exam.
• Evaluate and perform modality.
• Participate in team process.
• Evaluate effectiveness of therapy.
• Participate in performance improvement.

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, Indiana 47905

Regular

WHAT WE NEED

Patient-first respiratory therapists

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education, monitoring, evaluation and treatment are all important aspects of our Respiratory Therapy program. The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees all of them for patients of all ages. It's a hands-on, patient-care position in an environment that values compassionate, joyful service.

Are you able to accurately follow a care plan? Do you provide exceptional patient care? Are you good at explaining procedures? We have a special place waiting for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate in patient education.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Evaluate need for diagnostic exam.
• Evaluate and perform modality.
• Participate in team process.
• Evaluate effectiveness of therapy.
• Participate in performance improvement.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

• Identify personal learning needs. Seek opportunity for continued learning.
• Utilize time productively.
• Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.
• Exercise safe judgement in decision making.
• Demonstrate tact and understanding when dealing with others. Respond in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.

Travel is Required:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.