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Community Health Systems lists this Respiratory Therapist - CRT opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nThe Respiratory Therapist – CRT delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, this role conducts patient assessments, monitors responses to therapy, and implements individualized treatment plans to support respiratory function and patient recovery. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
nEssential Functions
nnnAdministers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
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nnOrients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
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nnConducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
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nnAccurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
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nnManages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
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nnCommunicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
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nnProvides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
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nnEnsures adherence to patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards in all procedures.
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nnAdministers medications as prescribed, utilizing patient safety techniques to maintain proper delivery and documentation.
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nnDemonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
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nnImplements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
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nnEnsures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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nnMaintains regular and reliable attendance.
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nnComplies with all policies and standards.
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n nQualifications
nn1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred
n nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
nnnProficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
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nnStrong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
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nnSkilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
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nnCompetent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
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nnKnowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
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nnCommitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.
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n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnCRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required
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nnBCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
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nnACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
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nnPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
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nnNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU required
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nnSTABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU required
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n nState Specific Requirements
nnnAlabama: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
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nnFlorida: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required.
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nnGeorgia: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment.
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nnIndiana: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required with 12 months of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
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nnMississippi: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
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nnNorth Carolina: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
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nnNew Mexico: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
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nnPennsylvania: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
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nnTexas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required for NICU therapists within 6 months of employment.
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity
nThis organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
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