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Job Role Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care to inpatients with respect to acuity, age, and required treatment. This position is responsible for all professional requirements including licensure, attendance of meetings, annual education, and quarterly competencies. The Respiratory Care Practitioner proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

•    Administers all respiratory care as ordered by a physician
•    Delivers respiratory care via assessment, critical thinking, and monitoring while exercising multi-disciplinary communication
•    Provides accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient care administered
•    Complies with all organizational policies including state licensure, practice guidelines, required credentialing, and passing all required competencies
•    Complies with the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct
•    Provides age appropriate respiratory care in all assigned areas 
•    Participates in continuing education and in-services to remain current in respiratory care
•    Attends 75% of all departmental meetings
•    Serves as a resource to coworkers and all disciplines within the organization
•    Cleans and assembles respiratory care equipment utilized at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
•    Provides indicated education regarding respiratory care to patients and families
•    Submits accurate and complete equipment charges via the electronic medical record in coordination with accurate documentation
 

Job Requirements

•    Graduate from an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
•    Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Indiana
•    Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC; new graduates will be required to obtain the RRT credential within twelve (12) months from the date of graduation
•    Current ALS or ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials 
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•    Ability to organize and prioritize duties
•    Ability to interpret and record data accurately
•    Ability to rapidly assess and respond to all situations
•    Ability to function effectively in stressful settings
•    Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
•    Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
•    Knowledge of respiratory care equipment and supplies