Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in South Bend, IN

Description: Works 6:15 pm - 6:45 am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

$15,000 sign on bonus

JOB SUMMARY
Provides respiratory therapy designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. Arranges and
operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas and aerosolized, meter dosed, or powdered medications to
patients. Operates various mechanical devices that aide in the recovery of patients. Cleans and checks equipment.
regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy in patient records.
JOB DUTIES
1. Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner
consistent with these values.
2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
3. Reads and interprets physicians' orders to determine treatment requirements including type and duration of
therapy, medication, dosages, and ventilator settings.
4. Confers with patients and/or family members to obtain pertinent patient information during assessment including
history of respiratory problems, current medication, patient pulse rate and the like. Reviews patients' chart to
obtain blood-gas report and other pertinent information.
5. Explains treatment procedures to patient and/ or family members to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation.
6. Checks equipment for proper set-up, functioning and settings, and verifies physicians' orders before initiating
procedures and treatments.
7. Prepares medications according to prescription/order and adds to device.
8. Observes patients during therapy, instructs patient in breathing pattern and reports any abnormalities to physician.
Documents treatment activities and results in patient record (i.e. treatment type, medication, HR, PR, BS, cough,
and so on).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Graduate of an AMA accredited program.
Licensure: Currently holding a License in Respiratory Therapy from the State of Indiana. Must hold minimum CRT
credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Experience: Experience desired in Critical Care, NICU, Open Heart Recovery, and Bronchoscopy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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