Respiratory Therapist Days - North

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient-centered team. You will provide treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, working with physicians and staff to advance the plan of care.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, Indiana RCP license, and NBRC CRT/RRT certification (or eligibility within 18 months).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Active Indiana RCP license.
• NBRC CRT or RRT certification, or eligible, within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and service with physicians and staff.
• Perform treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Set up, operate, clean and store respiratory equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Indiana RCP license

NBRC CRT/RRT certification or eligible

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you

Make a Difference

As part of our respiratory therapist team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your field will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. You’ll implement conventional ventilation methods and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• You have earned an Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License, (RCP)
• You are registered by the NBRC or eligible, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist, ( RRT) within 18 months of graduation date or start date
• Your experience working in respiratory therapy, knowledge of treatment modalities and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Your dedication to patient care and expertise in respiratory therapy will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit.
• You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

With your dedication to care and expertise of respiratory treatments, you will become a valued member of the respiratory therapist team.