Respiratory Therapist

Summary The Respiratory Therapist assess, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients.

$10,000 Sign-on (taxable) available

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week

Night shift

Onsite

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients
• Assesses the status and immediate airway needs of the critically ill neonate, pediatric, or adult patient in the intra-hospital transport, intensive care, and general care environment
• Demonstrates the knowledge an skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Participate in the education of ACH staff, patients, and parents
• Staff maybe temporarily assigned to an area throughout the ACH enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• Other duties as required

• Experience in respiratory care is required
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
• Experience in healthcare is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required

• Education:
  
  Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required
• License:
  Current OH Respiratory Care Professional license is required
• Certification:
  Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required; NRP, PALS, ACLS, and STABLE certification is required within 1 year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• Years of relevant experience: new graduates