Respiratory Therapist Weekend Option/CLO- Howard

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

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to partner with physicians and staff to provide patient-centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. You will deliver treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, implement ventilation methods, and manage respiratory equipment setup, operation, cleaning and storage.

This role requires an Associate’s Degree in respiratory care, Indiana licensure, NBRC credentials or

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NBRC CRT or eligible for NBRC RRT within 18 months of start date.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required once in role.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.

Responsibilities

• As part of the respiratory therapist team, partner with physicians and staff to provide patient-centered care and outstanding service.
• Deliver treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement conventional ventilation methods and manage setup, operation, cleaning and storage of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ventilation support

Communication with staff

Equipment handling

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.

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
• You are registered by the NBRC CRT or eligible for NBRC RRT within 18 months of start date.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required once in role.
• Previous acute care experience required, with Level II NICU preferred
• 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.Yo
• 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.