Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Pulmonology
Ascension Medical Group in Indianapolis, IN, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Pediatric Pulmonology Team!
Full time / Competitive Compensation / Excellent Benefits
- This is a Full-Time opportunity
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The associates at Ascension Medical Group connect and collaborate. Expect to grow, thrive, and experience joy in your work.
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Job Duties:
Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.