What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg Respiratory Therapist I - Night Shift position at Good Samaritan Hospital?
Job Info
***Bonus Opportunity - $10,000 Sign On Bonus w/two-year commitment***
Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities include the utilization of highly skilled therapeutic and diagnostic techniques in the treatment of patients of all ages in all care settings.
Essential Job Duties:
- Performs and analyzes arterial and capillary sticks on infants and pediatric patients as applicable.
- Performs and interprets pulse oximetry, capnography and transcutaneous monitoring measurements.
- Serves as a consultant to physicians and department staff on matters of respiratory care. Evaluates the patients care plan upon request of a physician or other department personnel and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
- May be called upon to act in the absence of the supervisor as applicable.
- Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Performs airway management techniques, including tracheostomy tube changes and elective intubation upon request of a physician if applicable.
- Provides therapy as needed in the Special Care Nursery such as oxygen therapy, treatments, or ventilator care if applicable.
- Performs invasive mechanical ventilation in compliance with physician order or per protocol, including special ventilator techniques, and monitors the patient's respiratory status and response.
- Proficient in all duties of a Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Therapist II.
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:
- Assists in the blood gas quality assurance program.
- Actively participates in staff development activities such as in-service programs, procedure development, and equipment check-offs.
- Provides inter-hospital transportation of the critical ill patient when respiratory failure appears eminent, and the high risk obstetric patient.
- Actively participates in the department quality assurance program.
Job Specifications:
- Education: Associate degree in Respiratory care or equivalent training required.
- Experience: One year with emphasis on critical care.
- License/Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory care AND licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
Posting Date: 2026-08-24T14:29:14 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
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Locations: 520 S 7th St Vincennes IN 47591