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Franciscan Health

Student Respiratory

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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

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Job Description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Patient Assessment Performs thorough patient assessments within the guidelines of student respiratory permit, obtains a history, and elicits an accurate description of sleep problems in order to diagnose and treat patients with science-based medicine. Diagnostics Conducts a variety of testing techniques within the guidelines of student respiratory permit to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders. Therapy Modalities Performs physician prescribed therapeutic modalities of a routine nature, such as oxygen devices and treatments, within the guidelines of student respiratory permit. Equipment Maintenance Maintains cleanliness of patient room and equipment, and prepares and calibrates equipment needed for testing. Patient Education Educates patients and their caregivers about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment. Qualifications Required Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Program Required High School Diploma/GED Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Student Permit to Practice Respiratory Care- Within 90 days of hire
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.