Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
1715-IN St Vincent Indianapolis

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Role Summary

Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

LTA

Shift

19:00 - 07:30

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NRP Advanced
• High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience, or associate's degree or technical degree, or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience
• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support accepted by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support accepted by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome
• Educates patients and families about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code

Work Conditions

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment
• Uses Standard Precautions and personal protective equipment as required