Respiratory Therapist Physician Practice (.9 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Health Munster Campus

701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders at Franciscan. This position uses a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in diagnosing disorders, and determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. 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 who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Perform complete PF( body box, Nitrogen washout, Diffusion, spirometry) , MIP/MEP or spirometry according to ATS standards
  
• Perform 6 min walk / exhaled Nitric oxide/nocturnal oximetry
  
• Apply oxygen as needed per Medicare/o2 guidelines when required per patient needs
  
• Instruct patient utilizing OPEP device( Aerobika)/ Vest trial to help mobilize secretions
  
• Instruct patient utilizing peak flow meters
  
• MDI instructions and delivery for testing purposes
  
• Maintaining quality assurance on machines
  
• Participate in patient education.
  
• Perform patient assessments.
  
• Evaluate need for diagnostic exam.
  
• Participate in team process
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - State Licensing Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

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.