Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Department (Days), FT

We're looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our Respiratory Care team.

Our department is growing and continuing to evolve, offering opportunities to work with a supportive team in a variety of clinical settings.

• Day Shift: 6:30am-7:00 pm
• 36 hours per week

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, & NRP certifications, required
• Demonstrate professionalism and strong interpersonal abilities in a team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative in personal /professional development.
• Maintain interdepartmental and patient records within the CDS.
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each. Effectively assess patient’s response to the given treatment.
• Sets-up, manages and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Responds to Codes, rapid response calls, and assists with transport of patients requiring noninvasive or invasive ventilator support.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program, required
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), required
• Current State of Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Licensure, required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications, required
• Two or more years of previous experience in acute care, preferred.