Respiratory Therapist PRN Night Shift

Job Description

This is a Respiratory Therapist, PRN Position in the Respiratory department at Northwest Health

• Porter Hospital

This position exists to be responsible and accountable for the administration of comprehensive respiratory care services and for appropriate documentation in the medical record of the therapy provided. Requires knowledge of behaviors, developmental stages, physical and emotional needs. Life cycle changes, culture, comfort and care appropriate to the population served. This position maintains proficiency in pediatric and adult care techniques as applicable. The colleague in this job description must be willing and able to carry out and complete the duties, responsibilities, requirements and tasks of the job description as deemed appropriate to the job, the facility and administration. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to work within the established standards of practice, regulatory agency requirements, applicable laws or regulations, The Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies

Who are we?

Northwest Health

• Porter includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We endeavor to provide you and your family with appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

As a healthcare provider committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health

• Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes, and respect for the dignity and comfort of our patients and their visiting family members.

• Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.

• Reads and interprets physicians' orders to determine treatment requirements including type and duration of therapy, medication, dosages, and ventilator settings.

• Confers with patients and/or family members to obtain pertinent patient information during assessment including the history of respiratory problems, current medication, patient pulse rate, and the like. Reviews patients' charts to obtain the blood-gas reports and other pertinent information.

• Explains treatment procedures to patient and/ or family members to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation.

• Checks equipment for proper set-up, functioning, and settings, and verifies physicians' orders before initiating procedures and treatments.

• Prepares medications according to prescription/order and adds to device.

• Observes patients during therapy, instructs patient in breathing pattern, and reports any abnormalities to the physician. Documents treatment activities and results in the patient record (i.e. treatment type, medication, HR, PR, BS, cough, and so on).

• Monitors patients on continuous ventilation including maintenance of airway patency, suctioning, and documents in such during scheduled vent checks. When indicated, wean patients from mechanical ventilation according to established protocols.

• Performs other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.

Education:

• Requires graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.

• Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Care.

• Successfully completed the NBRC examination for Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Certifications/Experience:

• Must have Indiana State licensure in Respiratory Therapy

• Preferred minimum of 1 year's acute care clinical experience working in the field of Respiratory Therapy. New graduates of a Respiratory Therapy program having had ICU clinical rotations will be considered.

• Basic Life Support Certification required

• ACLS or ALS- Advanced (Cardiac)Life Support Certification (to be obtained within 3 months of hire)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)

• Neonatal Resuscitation- NRP Certification preferred (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northwest Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.