Respiratory Therapist (Full Time / Part Time)

CommuniCare Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT, RRT, or CRT) to join our results-oriented team. The role involves direct respiratory therapy care for residents in a full-time or part-time capacity at our Greenwood, Indiana location.

The position requires CRT/RT NBRC credentials or eligibility, with responsibilities spanning ventilator management, blood gas analysis, airway support, and comprehensive documentation. Competitive benefits accompany clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a CRTT or NBRC approved program credential, or be Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when needed.
• Operate, maintain, and manage mechanical ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Prepare respiratory therapy equipment and residents for transportation.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and assess residents’ respiratory status.
• Administer aerosolized medications and provide oxygen/humidity/CPAP therapy.
• Perform pulse oximetry, capnography, and pulmonary function testing.
• Provide airway management and intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
• Document care and maintain equipment, policies, and infection control standards.
• Attend training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical respiratory care

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRT/RT NBRC certification or eligibility

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

Job Address:

377 Westridge BoulevardGreenwood, IN 46142

Respiratory Therapist (RT, RRT, or CRT) to join our results-oriented team.

Full Time and Part Time

PURPOSE/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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform 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 REQUIRED

• Must 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. equivalent

Benefits
As 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 Us
A 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.