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Community Hospitals of Indiana, Inc.

Respiratory Therapist - NICU North

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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

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Respiratory Therapist - NICU North Job Ref 2604780 Apply Today! Category Allied Health Job Family Respiratory Therapy Department Respiratory Therapy NICU Schedule Part-time Facility Community Hospital North 7150 Clearvista Drive Indianapolis , IN 46256 United States Shift Night Job Hours 7:00pm-07:30am with every 3rd weekend and some holiday coverage 24 hours a week, 48 hours bi-weekly, Benefited Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn't do it without you. Make a Difference As part of our respiratory therapist NICU team, you will partner with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your field will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will support high-risk pregnancies and provide treatment, care, and evaluation for neonatal patients with respiratory insufficiencies . You'll administer inhaled and aerosolized medications (including inhaled nitric oxide), implement conventional ventilation methods, and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications You have earned an Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory care program. Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License,( RCP ) You are registered by the NBRC or eligible, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist, ( RRT ) within 12 months of graduation date or start date Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification ( NRP ) Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty Certification ( NPS ), a plus Minimum of two (2) years of Respiratory Therapist experience in a Level III or
IIII NICU
required Your experience working neonatal patients and knowledge of ventilation modalities are your most vital skills as a Respiratory Therapist NICU. Your dedication to patient care and expertise of respiratory therapy will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled Level III or IIII Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors. You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of respiratory treatments, you will become a valued member of the respiratory therapist NICU team. Why Community? At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community. Caring people apply here. Apply Today!

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  • Dental Insurance