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Good Samaritan is looking for a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team! The Respiratory Therapist position offers an exciting opportunity for growth, development, and career progression. If you are looking for a rewarding position with invigorating challenges, we would love the opportunity to learn more about how you can help Good Samaritan continue our commitment to excellence!

*Benefits*

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. Our Respiratory Therapist will be eligible for numerous benefits. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

* Wages that respect your talent and hard work
* Tuition reimbursement
* Career advancement opportunities
* Free access to fitness center
* Employee assistance programs (EAP)
* And so much more!

As a Good Samaritan Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Good Samaritan.

*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.

*Day to Day Responsibilities:*

* 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.

*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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance



Education:
* Associate (Required)

License/Certification:
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
* Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) (Required)

Work Location: In person