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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT
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Location

Gary

Type

full-time

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Overview

Under supervision, to perform work involving the delivery of direct patient care in the areas of respiratory therapy. Maintains appropriate computer records of services provided.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

  • Administers oxygen therapy as ordered.
  • Administers physician prescribed respiratory treatments to patients within their individual registration to practice, including intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Operates and maintains non-invasive monitoring systems as ordered, including pulse oximeters, transcutaneous monitors, and oxygen analyzers.
  • Performs deep endotracheal and nasotracheal suction and tracheostomy care per procedure.
  • Performs patient assessments for response to therapy.
  • Sets-up, attaches, operates and manages mechanical ventilators.
  • Qualifications

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Knowledge of respiratory care therapeutics and oxygen therapy and all related equipment.
    • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Must demonstrate high level of discretion, integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in activities.
    • Ability to present in pleasant professional manner for effective communications.
    • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

    EDUCATION

    • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required

    EXPERIENCE

    • 1year Respiratory Therapy Preferred

    LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

    • Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
    • BLS Certification

    STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Respiratory Care,Oxygen Therapy,Communication Skills,Discretion,Integrity,Confidentiality,Professionalism,Independent Work,Patient Assessment,Mechanical Ventilators,Suctioning,Chest Physiotherapy,Monitoring Systems,Nebulizers,Metered Dose Inhalers,Tracheostomy Care

    About Methodist Hospitals

    Methodist Hospital has been Healing Northwest Indiana for over 100 years.

    For an entire century, our doctors, nurses, and staff have worked tirelessly to keep their neighbors well. And while we remember our past contributions to our community, Methodist Hospitals is looking to the future.

    We have invested more than $14 million in the last 10 years, and nearly $3 million in the last two years to ensure that we are on the leading edge of diagnostic imaging technologies. And while we continue to invest to better treat the injured and sick, we’re also taking the lead in meeting the overall health needs of the communities we serve. For example, Methodist is confronting food insecurity with our Nutrition Station and addressing sexual violence and exploitation at our new STAR Center.

    Methodist Hospitals doctors, nurses and staff are enthusiastically embracing these initiatives and are actively participating in efforts to improve hospital care that enable us to better serve Northwest Indiana as a truly independent health system. Recent initiatives include:

    • A new interventional radiology suite at our Southlake campus
    • New cardiac catheter labs at our Northlake and Southlake campuses
    • The addition of advanced PET-CT technology to the CareFirst Imaging Center
    • Strategic partnerships with UChicago Medicine in key services lines, such as neonatal intensive care
    • A new outpatient pharmacy at our Southlake campus
    • A partnership with IU Northwest to establish a family practice residency program

    Methodist Hospitals is improving quality, safety, employee engagement and patient experience while expanding into more Northwest Indiana communities and strengthening key service lines by attracting high quality providers and acquiring advanced technologies.

    Methodist Hospitals is fully committed to achieving our stated goal: To embark on our second century of service as a successful, independent healthcare system.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1923

    What you'll do

    • The Respiratory Therapist RRT administers oxygen therapy and physician-prescribed respiratory treatments to patients. They also operate and maintain monitoring systems and perform patient assessments for response to therapy.

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