Respiratory Therapist - PRN Tiered

Cameronhealth; Angola (IN); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift differential

Weekend differential

Zusammenfassung

Cameron Hospital in Angola, IN, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN, part-time shifts including days, nights, and weekends. The role involves administering respiratory care, monitoring equipment, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

The department emphasizes high-quality diagnostics and personalized care in a modern facility serving northeast Indiana. A valid Indiana license and NBRC credentials are required, with supervision as needed and

Qualifikationen

• CPR certification required for patient care.
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• PALS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• NRP certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork needed to coordinate care.

Aufgaben

• Perform all forms of respiratory care.
• Administer respiratory medications for acute and chronic conditions.
• Operate and monitor therapeutic equipment.
• Conduct pulmonary, EEG, and cardiac testing as directed.
• Perform Home Sleep Set ups/downloads.
• Document therapy and patient progress.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

National Board for Respiratory Care certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Angola, IN 46703, Position Type: Part Time, Job Shift: Any, Cameron Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

JOB TITLE: Respiratory Therapist

SHIFT: PRN (Tiered) As Needed - Days / Nights / Weekends

COMPETITIVE PAY

• Shift Differential
• Weekend Differential

Summary/Objective

Performs all forms of respiratory care. Administers various respiratory medications in the treatment in acute and chronic breathing abnormalities. Implement, operates, and monitors various types of therapeutic support equipment. Performs diagnostic pulmonary, EEG, and cardiac testing. Performs Home Sleep Set ups/downloads.

Essential Functions & Performance Standards

• Determines most appropriate method of delivering prescribed therapy following precautions, monitoring, and documenting for clinical effectiveness.
• Confers with patient and family explaining treatment(s), medications, and therapeutic goals.
• Institute various monitoring equipment (non-invasive and invasive) to assess pulse oximetry, end-tidal carbon dioxide, and arterial blood gases.
• Provide feedback to the patient’s physician and nursing staff concerning patient’s progress/goals and adjust therapy as appropriate.
• Attends and assists with cesarean and high-risk vaginal deliveries.
• Practice and understand how to perform advanced airway procedures such as laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal intubation.
• Able to pick up PRN/open shifts requested by manager.

Qualification:

Experience:

• One to two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting preferred or equivalent.

Skills/Competencies

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (must be certified before being scheduled for patient care),
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be certified within 3 months of hire date).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (must be certified within 3 months of hire date)
• Neonatal Resuscitation course completion (must be completed within 3 months of hire date).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to tactfully communicate with patients, families, and other personnel.
• Must possess good time management and organizational skills and clinical judgement.
• Maintaining equipment required to perform respiratory therapy procedures. Including inspection for operational functionality and safety.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Licenses

• Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) or Registry eligible, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider certification and ACLS required; must be able to physically perform CPR.
• Current respiratory therapy licensure by the State of Indiana

Qualifications: