Franciscan Health

Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Nights)

Franciscan Health  •  Lafayette, LA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus1701 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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

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

Franciscan Health

About Franciscan Health

The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Ind., in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois, approximately 20,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Beacon Hospital in Indiana; and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Illinois. For more information, visit FranciscanHealth.org.

With more than 850 primary and specialty care providers at over 260 locations in Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty physician networks in the Midwest providing convenient, comprehensive care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Mishawaka, Indiana
Year Founded
1875
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