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Respiratory Therapist - Physician Office - Lebanon, IN
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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
Department:
Pulmonolgy Schedule:
Full Time, Days M,T,W 7:30a - 4:30p and Thursday 7:30a - 2:30pHospital:
Witham Health Services Location:
Lebanon, IN Job Summary:
Responsible for providing professional care for the pulmonary & sleep patient's in these Physicians office's through the use and implementation of the process of assessment, planning, evaluation, and re-evaluation of care by applying the Respiratory scope of practice via guidelines, policies & protocols. The Respiratory Therapist is to take an active role in the direction of the care and education of the patient and significant others to obtain and maintain an optimal level of health. The Respiratory Therapist is a contributing member of the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team in the Physicians office. Must be able to communicate the needs of the patient/significant other to all disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization and rehabilitation. Must support the vision and values of Witham Health Services.Minimum Requirements:
Current State Licensure in Respiratory Therapy Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory therapy and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. Will accept Certified Respiratory Therapist but must pass Registry by the NBRC within two years of hire date. Must maintain state license, yearly competencies for your scope of practice and BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Care Learning. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Dental Insurance