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Resp Therapist RRT - Part-Time

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Fort Wayne, IN
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Respiratory Therapist - RRT

    Part-Time, Days

    Every other Saturday and Sunday and one day a week

    12-hr shifts

    Benefits

    • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • 401(k) with matching
    • Sign On Bonus: $12,500
    • Student Loan Repayment: Up to $5,000
    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

    Job Summary

    The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician prescriptions. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

    Essential Functions

    • Administers respiratory therapies, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management, ensuring proper patient response and safety.
    • Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
    • Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
    • Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
    • Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
    • Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
    • Demonstrates responsible decision-making based on patient assessments, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
    • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
    • Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
    • Displays skill and sound judgment during crisis situations, managing respiratory emergencies and interventions effectively.
    • Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
    • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
    • Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
    • Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
    • Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
    • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 7 days of hire required
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
    • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required

    State Specific Requirements

    • Georgia: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Wayne, IN
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
    • Aerosolsunmatched
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Emergency Managementunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
    • Neonatologyunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Follow-upunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Ventilatorunmatched

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