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Staff Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,961 / year median in Indiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist will:
Assist in collecting information and/or authorization if referral is from party other than the physician. Assess the needs of the patient and the best choice of equipment and/or services to meet those needs. Communicate with the patient, family, and/or caregiver in the selection of products. Instruct patients in the proper use and care of equipment according to the written policies and procedures for the equipment. Communicate with the patient's physician on changes in patient's condition and/or needs and will carry out adjustments to the patient's plan of care or treatment.Hours:
Monday- Friday (8:30
- 5:00 p.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program. We believe that offering a robust line of benefits supports our employee's desire to have a more fulfilling career with WB. Our benefits ensures your ability to continuously grow, stay healthy, and keep a balance between work and home.WB Benefits:
Competitive Wages Health- HDHP and PPO Plans Telemedicine (Teledoc)
- $0 for Virtual Medical Visit, $0 for Virtual Dermatology Visit, and $0 for Virtual Mental Health Visit Dental Vision Infertility Treatment
- Combined family maximum of $10,000 per lifetime Health Savings Account w/ Company Contribution
- $500 Annually for Employee Only and $1,000 Annually for all other tiers (with the HDHP Plan only) Aflac Supplemental Plans
- Life (Whole, Term, or Combination), Short Term Disability, Hospital Choice Plan, and Catastrophic Choices (Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness) Paid Time-Off (PTO)(2 weeks of PTO per year at 40 hours working per week)
- Accrues from Day 1 of employment 6 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
- after 90 days of employment 401k with Company Match
- WB will match 100% for the first 3% and 50% for the next 2% that an employee contributes after 1 year of service and working a minimum of 1000 hours in a calendar year Employer Provided Life Insurance
- $10,000 Benefit Christmas Club Daviess County YMCA
- 10% Employee Discount Holiday World Fun Club Discount Employee Referral Bonus Program
- $1,000 after 90 days of employment Annual Wellness Screening and Incentive Annual Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Up to $100 annually Employee Discount
- 30% Discount on Over the Counter Products Do you believe the care you provide improves the lives of patients and customers?