Respiratory Therapist; Certified

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Veterans' Home: The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans’ Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.

The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $45,422.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator
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Respiratory Assessment & Treatment

• Collects and measures specimens to determine oxygen levels, carbon dioxide, and other gases to assess respiratory function
• Measures the lung capacity of patients to determine any impaired respiratory functions
• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with breathing
• Assumes responsibility for respiratory care treatments to ensure consistent and effective delivery

Program Support & Quality Assurance

• Follow general goals and objectives for respiratory program services to align with departmental priorities
• Review and follow quality assurance procedures established for all respiratory program services to maintain standards of care
• Complete compiling and maintaining rehabilitation treatment team records, reports, and statistical data to support documentation and evaluation
• Follow recommendations regarding departmental procedures and policy changes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, practices, and techniques and their application to individual activities
• Advanced knowledge of causes, symptoms, and nature of various respiratory illnesses and the application of treatment plans
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and accreditation/certification standards that affect the delivery of respiratory services
• Ability to formulate and implement treatment plans and respiratory programs and ensure their effectiveness
• Ability to follow respiratory intervention programs which best meet the patient’s needs
• Working knowledge of administrative and personnel management techniques related to the adequate supervision and direction of programs
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have and hold a valid Certified Respiratory Therapist License from Indiana
• Must…