Respiratory Therapist
About the role
The RT is responsible for the performance of technical work concerned with administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Operating and monitoring respiratory equipment, such as, continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices; administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintaining clearance of patients natural and artificial airways; obtaining blood samples and interpreting blood gas data; and providing primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Responsibilities
- Operating and monitoring respiratory equipment, such as, continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices
- Administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications
- Maintaining clearance of patients natural and artificial airways
- Obtaining blood samples and interpreting blood gas data
- Providing primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Requirements
- Completion of an approved respiratory care program
- Active Indiana Respiratory Therapist License
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Minimum of one to three years of related work experience
Qualifications
Join our dynamic team and enjoy a flexible opportunity where you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital – Central Indiana Muncie Campus!
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Shift Differentials are paid for Night and Weekend Shifts!
Pay
Market competitive pay rates and benefits in the Muncie market
Schedule
Part Time Respiratory Therapists (RT) for Night Shifts!
About Us
AMG Specialty Hospital – Central Indiana (Muncie Campus) is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff-to-patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes. AMG Specialty Hospital – Central Indiana is an equal opportunity employer.