Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) Part-Time (Sign-on Bonus) $15,000
Company: Porter Hospital
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) Part-Time (Sign-on Bonus)Who
are we?Northwest Health - Porter includes two hospital campuses as
well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We
endeavor to provide you and your family with appropriate and safe
care in a friendly, welcoming environment.As a healthcare provider
committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health -
Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes, and respect
for the dignity and comfort of our patients and their visiting
family members.The Respiratory Care Clinician Level 1 is under the
immediate supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor. The
day-to-day operations are under the guidance of the Respiratory
Care Clinician III. The Level 1 therapist is responsible for
administering routine and critical respiratory care to hospital
patients.Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core
values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent
with these values.Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations
pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.Reads
and interprets physicians' orders to determine treatment
requirements including type and duration of therapy, medication,
dosages, and ventilator settings.Confers with patients and/or
family members to obtain pertinent patient information during
assessment including the history of respiratory problems, current
medication, patient pulse rate, and the like. Reviews patients'
charts to obtain the blood-gas reports and other pertinent
information.Explains treatment procedures to patient and/ or family
members to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation.Checks equipment
for proper set-up, functioning, and settings, and verifies
physicians' orders before initiating procedures and
treatments.Prepares medications according to prescription/order and
adds to device.Observes patients during therapy, instructs patient
in breathing pattern, and reports any abnormalities to the
physician. Documents treatment activities and results in the
patient record (i.e. treatment type, medication, HR, PR, BS, cough,
and so on).Monitors patients on continuous ventilation including
maintenance of airway patency, suctioning, and documents in such
during scheduled vent checks. When indicated, wean patients from
mechanical ventilation according to established protocols.Performs
other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as
directed.Experience: Minimum of six months to one year of
progressively more responsible experience providing broad scope
nuclear medicine services preferred.Education:Graduate of an AMA
accredited program.Licensure: Currently holding a License in
Respiratory Therapy from the State of Indiana. Must hold minimum
CRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory
Care.Experience: Experience desired in Critical Care, NICU, Open
Heart Recovery, and Bronchoscopy.Equal Employment
OpportunityNorthwest Health is an equal opportunity employer and
committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender
identity, or Veteran status.For questions about your job
application or this site please contact Ryan
atryan_kiner@chs.net
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