Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights- East

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to partner with physicians and staff to deliver patient-centered care using up-to-date technology.

You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, operate and maintain respiratory equipment, and contribute to a high-performing unit focused on outcomes. Indiana licensure and NBRC credentials are required, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) required.
• NBRC certification or eligibility for CRT/RRT within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered respiratory care and service with respect.
• Treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Set up, operate, clean and store respiratory equipment following protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

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 12 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.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.