Respiratory Therapist, FT Weekend option

Description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis is a 59-bed long‑term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located by White River just off North White Parkway. Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols. Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.

Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care. Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.

Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non‑invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices. Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.

Initiate and perform 'CPR'. Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care. Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order. Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.

Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate in