Respiratory Therapist

Franciscan Health
Munster, Indiana
Part-time

Munster Medical Center West

761 45th St 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

Therapy Modalities Provides direct patient care in an office setting which may include spirometry, complete PFT, six-minute walk test, Alpha 1 testing, hemique testing as well as adjusting oxygen levels under the direction of a healthcare provider.

Makes recommendations to the provider on treatment plan as needed.

  • Patient Education Educate patients and caregivers on oximetry testing, use of inhalers, peak flow, oxygen, and nebulizers.
  • EHR Documentation Documents patient information such as vital signs, medications administered during testing and tests performed in the electronic health records (EHR) and other software programs.
  • Authorizations Initiates and follows through on prior authorizations for inhalers and durable medical equipment.
  • Equipment Maintenance Maintains and troubleshoots equipment to include calibration of spirometry, plethysmography box, and hemocue.

Downloads and cleans oximeters. Closes and cleans testing rooms and equipment. Documents information in logbooks. Troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Qualifications

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

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

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.

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