Respiratory Therapist PRN -Kokomo

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, community is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered and we couldn't do it without you. Make a Difference As part of our respiratory therapist team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your field will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. You'll implement conventional ventilation methods, and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment. Primary Location-Community Howard Regional Hospital, other locations are determined by need. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications - You have earned an Associate's Degree from an accredited respiratory care program. - Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License,(RCP) - You are registered by the NBRC or eligible, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT) within 12 months of graduation date or start date - Basic Life Support (BLS) required - Minimum of 2 (two) years of Respiratory Therapist experience in an Acute Care Hospital; general floors, ER, ICU, Level II Nursery experience, preferred - Your experience working in respiratory therapy, knowledge of treatment modalities and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Respiratory Therapist. - Your dedication to patient care and expertise in respiratory therapy will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit. - You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors. - You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of respiratory treatments, you will become a valued member of the respiratory therapist team.