Reg Respiratory Therapist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities include the utilization of highly skilled therapeutic and diagnostic techniques in the treatment of patients of all ages in all care settings.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs and analyzes arterial and capillary sticks on infants and pediatric patients as applicable.
2. Performs and interprets pulse oximetry, capnography and transcutaneous monitoring measurements.
3. Serves as a consultant to physicians and department staff on matters of respiratory care. Evaluates the patients care plan upon request of a physician or other department personnel and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
4. May be called upon to act in the absence of the supervisor as applicable.
5. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
6. Performs airway management techniques, including tracheostomy tube changes and elective intubation upon request of a physician if applicable.
7. Provides therapy as needed in the Special Care Nursery such as oxygen therapy, treatments, or ventilator care if applicable.
8. Performs invasive mechanical ventilation in compliance with physician order or per protocol, including special ventilator techniques, and monitors the patient's respiratory status and response.
9. Proficient in all duties of a Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Therapist II.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Assists in the blood gas quality assurance program.
2. Actively participates in staff development activities such as in-service programs, procedure development, and equipment check-offs.
3. Provides inter-hospital transportation of the critical ill patient when respiratory failure appears eminent, and the high risk obstetric patient.
4. Actively participates in the department quality assurance program.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education: Associate degree in Respiratory care or equivalent training required.
• Experience: One year with emphasis on critical care.
• License/Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory care AND licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

About the Team

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

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