Respiratory Therapist (Full Time / Part Time)

CommuniCare Health Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct respiratory therapy to residents. The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and aerosolized therapies in a team-focused, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards while supporting daily operations and resident needs in a post-acute care setting in Greenwood, IN.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be enrolled in CRTT/RT NBRC approved program.
• Must be a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RT/RRT/CRT).
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when needed.
• Operate, maintain, and manage mechanical ventilators.
• Manage other required respiratory equipment per policy.
• Prepare equipment and residents for transport; disinfect and sterilize devices.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and capnography.
• Provide airway management, oxygen, humidity, CPAP therapies.
• Perform pulse oximetry and pulmonary function testing.
• Document all charting and ensure safe, caring environment.

Skills

RT/NBRC RT

CPR certified

Ventilator management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Address:377 Westridge Boulevard Greenwood, IN 46142Respiratory Therapist (RT, RRT, or CRT) to join our results-oriented team.Full Time and Part TimePURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:The position of Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory therapy care to the residents. This position must work effectively with team members in ensuring that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting their team members and celebrating team successes. While focusing on delivering quality resident care, the position must also manage the resources that are available to them in their job.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when needed.Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical ventilators.Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of any other required respiratory equipment.Prepare respiratory therapy equipment and resident for transportation, both internally and externally.Change equipment, as well as disinfect and sterilize it, in accordance to facility policy and procedure.Conduct blood gas analysis.Provide artificial airway management.Perform aerosolized drug administration.Provide oxygen therapy.Provide humidity therapy.Provide CPAP therapy.Perform pulse oximetry.Perform capnography.Perform specialized pulmonary function testing.Perform intermittent positive pressure ventilation.Perform incentive spirometry.Conduct patient assessment.Administrative functions: Perform all charting and documentation duties as necessary.Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and assure that their needs are met.Ensure that resident’s food service needs are met in a timely and compassionate manner.Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance quality of care.Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDMust possess, as a minimum, a limited permit and be enrolled in a CRTT or RT NBRC approved program, or must be a Registered, Certified Respiratory Therapist.High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalentBenefitsAs a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.About UsA family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others. Through this effort we create Caring Communities where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.COVID Vaccines are available for CommuniCare employees. In conjunction with our pharmacy partners , we are currently offering free COVID vaccines to employees! You can protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID by getting vaccinated at no charge.