Respiratory Therapist
Description
- Location: Anderson, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ability to float to St. Vincent Fishers as well
- Department/Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule: Nights | PRN | 6:00pm - 6:30am | Minimum 3 shifts per 6 week schedule
Lead the development of individualized care plans by assessing patient diagnosis and respiratory needs to ensure every treatment is medically precise and outcome-driven.
Implement and manage advanced respiratory therapies using state-of-the-art equipment to stabilize and improve the lung function of patients with complex insufficiencies.
Direct life-saving interventions as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing rapid-response expertise when every second counts.
Empower patients and their families through clear education on their respiratory health and community resources, ensuring a safe and informed transition from hospital to home.
Evaluate and refine treatment effectiveness by monitoring patient progress in real-time and adjusting medications or modalities to achieve the highest quality of care.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.