Respiratory Therapist (PRN/Alternative Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients with pulmonary disorders. You will diagnose, treat, and manage care, including ventilation, oxygen therapy, inhaled medications, and patient education—working under physician orders.

Expect responsibilities spanning assessments, special procedures, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes for diverse patient populations in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diagnosis, treatment, and care management for pulmonary disorders.
• Perform assessments, obtain patient history, and assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilation for patients from neonatal to adult.
• Administer inhaled medications and manage oxygen delivery.
• Conduct tests such as ABG, PFTs, and ECGs as ordered by physicians.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and equipment use.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and assist in procedures as needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree Resp Care

High School Diploma/GED

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The NBRC

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - AHA

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus

8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. This position uses a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in diagnosing disorders and determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians’ orders.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Emergency Response-Attends code blue and rapid response team activation to perform or assist with airway management.
• Patient Assessment-Performs thorough patient assessments, obtains patient history, and elicits an accurate description of sleep problems in order to diagnose and treat patients with science-based medicine.
• Ventilation-Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators using invasive or non-invasive procedures on patients ranging from neonatal to adult. Administers high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and conventional methods to deliver nitric oxide to patients.
• Oxygenation-Delivers supplemental oxygen therapy, ensuring proper selection of the delivery device, to ensure adequate patient oxygenation.
• Inhaled Medications-Administers inhaled medications to patients, such as SABA, LABA, LAMA, ICS, antibiotics, and other prescribed inhaled medications.
• Lung Expansion & Airway Clearance–Therapies-Performs incentive spirometry, PEP, & Flutter therapies on patients to facilitate airway clearance and lung expansion.
• Patient Education-Educates patients and their caregivers about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
• Special Procedures-Conducts special procedures including electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas tests (ABG), pulmonary function tests and surfactant delivery. Assists physicians during caesarean section births, high-risk deliveries, and patient transport.
• Machine Maintenance-Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients. Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.
• Treatment Plans-Evaluates patients’ response to therapy and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Associate’s Degree Resp Care
• Required High School Diploma/GED
• Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - State Licensing Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

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.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.