Respiratory Therapist
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About the role
Are you a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a dynamic team to grow with? Join our organization and be part of a supportive environment that values what respiratory care has to offer. Our team of therapists plays a crucial role in patient care—from intubation to ground NICU maternal transport, our therapists are at the forefront of critical care. With Respiratory-driven protocols in place, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a real difference in patient outcomes.
At our organization, Respiratory Therapists are highly respected members of the patient care team. Our culture isn't just within the hospital but also within the department itself, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. Moreover, we are proud to be student-friendly, offering opportunities for learning and development to the next generation of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Responsibilities
- Provides respiratory therapy designed to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patient respiratory problems.
- Arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas and aerosolized, meter-dosed, or powdered medications to patients.
- Operates various mechanical devices that aid in the recovery of patients.
- Cleans and checks equipment regularly for proper functioning.
- Records data obtained during therapy in patient records.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited program.
- Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Indiana.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Experience in Critical Care, NICU, Open Heart Recovery, and Bronchoscopy preferred.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for all full- and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment.
- 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner).
- Benefits starting day one (including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.).
- Retirement savings account with employer match.
- Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays.
- Colleague well-being resources.
- No mandatory overtime.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- State-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team approach.
Pay
- Full-time nights — Mishawaka — $15k signing bonus.
- Full-time nights — travel between Mishawaka and Plymouth — $15k signing bonus.
- Full-time 10a to 10p — Mishawaka — $10k signing bonus.
Schedule
- Full-time nights.
- Full-time 10a to 10p.
- PRN nights — Mishawaka.
- PRN days and nights — Plymouth.
Our system includes the following:
- 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center.
- 26-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center.
- More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network.