Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Nights)

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 The Registered Respiratory Therapist oversees the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of patients with pulmonary disorders. 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: 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: - Participate in patient education. - Perform patient assessments. - Evaluate need for diagnostic exam. - Evaluate and perform modality. - Participate in team process. - Evaluate effectiveness of therapy. - Participate in performance improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: - Required Associate's Degree - Required High School Diploma/GED - Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The Natio...