PRN Respiratory Therapist

Oct 13, 2026 Oct 18, 2026

Hancock Health PRN Respiratory Therapist

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Upon receipt of physician’s order the Respiratory Therapist will:

Promptly deliver aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, volume expansion therapy, initiate non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, document all required information in patient’s chart, and participate in all CPR events.
The therapist will make arrangements with DME companies for patient’s respiratory care needs at home, perform after hours EKGs and PFTs clean any needed equipment and keep it in ready condition, provide patient/family education as well as staff education when needed, maintain a positive, friendly working attitude.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

The Associate will exhibit the “Patients First” attitude/demeanor to all customers.
The Associate:
- Will demonstrate teamwork by being supportive and positive towards co-workers and other disciplines.
- Is accountable for their own actions and how it affects the work environment, and accepts constructive criticism
- Must be dedicated to excellence in the hospital by displaying good time management skills, seeking out extra responsibilities and takes pride in their work by not being critical of the customers they serve.
- Has good written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Follow all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of an approved Respiratory Care program.
Credentialed or eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Licensed by the State of Indiana.
Must maintain current licensure by completing all educational requirements through the State of Indiana.
Must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire and remain current.
Must obtain PALS and NRP within 1 year of hire and remain current.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance.
Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
Process data and make decisions based on that processed data.
Prioritize and make decisions based on the work assignment and patient care needs.

WORK CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding to codes, monitors, pagers, phones, equipment alarms or patients calling for assistance, ability to auscultate B/P.
Lift to 50 lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50 lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
Manual dexterity, as used for performing intricate procedures, assembling medical equipment, caring for patients, typing, etc.
Push/Pull patients of up to 250 lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 50 lbs. must use team assistance.
Push/Pull carts, medical equipment, supplies, up to 23 lbs. on varied surfaces including smooth and carpet.
Squatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as needed
Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling as needed more than 2/3 of day.
Up/down one flight of stairs as needed throughout hospital.
Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This may include ability to read thermometers, electronic scales, etc.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Oximeters, ventilators invasive and non-invasive, EKG machine, PFT machine, disposable respiratory care equipment, computers, phones, pagers, fax machine, Pyxis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Associate will spend much of the 12-hour shift walking and standing.
Work in a high stress environment which deals with death and dying as well as chronic illness in patients of all ages.

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