Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified

Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified

Respiratory Care - 109900

N4

Exempt

HSC H

3

7:00pm

7:30am

$60/hr

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The Certified Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care
Certification examination and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical
knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving Respiratory Care. The CRT must demonstrate
clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of
the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the life span of
the patient.

Education/experience/licensing:

• Current State Medical Board of Ohio license of Respiratory Care Professional is required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
• BLS Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.

Communication and other skills:

• Shall be in good physical and mental health.
• Shall be able to work all shifts with some rotation.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision, where applicable
• ability to hear, with or without aides
• ability to orally communicate
• good manual dexterity
• ability to push, pull, roll, transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
• ability to stand/walk frequently
• ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently
• ability to perform CPR

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being,