About the Role
"JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory medications and providing other respiratory services and/or therapeutic treatments to hospital patients. Services and treatments could include BIPAP/CPAP; oxygen therapy; sputum collection; suctioning; airway management; inhalation therapy treatments; humidifier and mist test setup and monitoring; pulmonary function tests; pulse oximetry and others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge & Experience
Skills-
Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel and patients
Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills
Knowledge-
Anatomy and physiology of pulmonary system
Basic respiratory therapy therapeutic treatments and services
Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
Education-
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory therapy preferred
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required
Current registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Experience-
Two-five years of experience preferred
A minimum of one year of previous clinical experience required"
Requirements
About the Company
Rush Memorial Hospital