Respiratory Therapist

About the role

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Able to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

Responsibilities

- Provide routine respiratory therapy as well as trach care, trach changes, high flow heated humidification, Cough Assist, mechanical vest therapy and ventilator management.

- Ensure the quality of resident care meets or exceeds standards of practice, while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

- Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to change of residents’ needs.

- Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

- Promote the residents ability to remain as independent as possible, offering praise and encouragement.

- Demonstrate excellent leadership abilities, demonstrating a willingness to take risks, generate new ideas, evaluate and recognize priorities, keep current on information, and foster high performance, recognize a need for and provide adequate resources.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Able to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Able to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

Skills

• Must be licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending and heavy lifting.
• Must show knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Able to maintain professional attitude, including such areas as confidentiality, concern for all people, cooperativeness and conscientious use of time.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through HRI Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed
• Supplemental Insurance:
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • Disability Coverage
  • Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance through Cincinnati Life:
  • Buys cash value
  • Employee-owned policy
  • Family coverage, including grandchildren
• Paid Vacation
• Attendance Bonuses
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – starts immediately with no waiting period
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Night Shift