Registered Respiratory Therapist

This position provides daily respiratory care activities. These duties include maintaining airway management; assisting with intubations, patient assessments and implementation of protocols and physician ordered therapy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements Associate’s degree. A current Indiana RCP License and the credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or within nine months of hire past graduation date. Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.

BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department. Other advance life support may be required by unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Preferred Job Requirements ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification ACCS, NPS, CPFT/RPFT, AE-C certifications 3-5 years’ experience working in acute care Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.

Ability to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in effort to deliver the appropriate respiratory care. Active participation in COPD and asthma education. Active participation in the discharge planning of chronic pulmonary patients.

Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress. Basic computer skills and the ability to work in the EMR and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.

Excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize. Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking. Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels. Risk for occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.

Works with protected health information. Works in close proximity to patients and visitors. Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment Knowledge and use of standard Respiratory Care equipment (e.g. ventilators, incentive spirometry, bedside spirometry, point of care blood gas analyzers) Attention to detail with 95% degree of accuracy in patient documentation for point of care service. Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize paient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.

Uses computers and other standard office equipment. Lifting supplies and equipment typically found in clinical patient care areas. Operates equipment typically found in patient rooms.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.

Nights shift