Reg Respiratory Therapist I - Night Shift at Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana, Vincennes, IN

Reg Respiratory Therapist I - Night Shift at Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana in Vincennes, IN. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Bonus Opportunity - $10,000 Sign On Bonus w/two-year commitment

Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities include the utilization of highly skilled therapeutic and diagnostic techniques in the treatment of patients of all ages in all care settings.
Essential Job Duties:

• Performs and analyzes arterial and capillary sticks on infants and pediatric patients as applicable.
• Performs and interprets pulse oximetry, capnography and transcutaneous monitoring measurements.
• Serves as a consultant to physicians and department staff on matters of respiratory care. Evaluates the patients care plan upon request of a physician or other department personnel and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
• May be called upon to act in the absence of the supervisor as applicable.
• Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Performs airway management techniques, including tracheostomy tube changes and elective intubation upon request of a physician if applicable.
• Provides therapy as needed in the Special Care Nursery such as oxygen therapy, treatments, or ventilator care if applicable.
• Performs invasive mechanical ventilation in compliance with physician order or per protocol, including special ventilator techniques, and monitors the patient's respiratory status and response.
• Proficient in all duties of a Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Therapist II.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

• Assists in the blood gas quality assurance program.
• Actively participates in staff development activities such as in-service programs, procedure development, and equipment check-offs.
• Provides inter-hospital transportation of the critical ill patient when respiratory failure appears eminent, and the high risk obstetric patient.
• Actively participates in the department quality assurance program.

Job Specifications:

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory care or equivalent training required.
• Experience: One year with emphasis on critical care.
• License/Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory care AND licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.