Registered Respiratory Therapist

ohiohealth; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (Full Time)

Sign-on bonus (Part Time)

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking Respiratory Therapists to administer diagnostic and therapeutic breathing procedures. The role may involve shift work including day and night positions with various PRN options. A sign-on bonus is available for full-time and part-time staff.

The position includes evaluating respiratory care, communicating results to other healthcare professionals, and potentially serving as charge therapist in the absence of management. Join a caring, collaborative respiratory team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• RRT NBRC certification and Ohio license required; CPR certification.
• Home Care dept: valid driver's license, MVR, and proof of insurance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies (MDI, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, PEEP, ventilation, oxygen, incentive spirometry).
• Assess and document patient responses; notify physicians of adverse events; chart data.
• Prepare for treatments: receive orders, gather materials, explain procedures to patients, and follow care protocols.
• Maintain airways and support respiratory function; perform emergency intubation if policy allows.
• Perform invasive procedures (suction, ABG sampling) for diagnostics and airway management.
• Respond to stat/ER calls and participate in trauma and resuscitation; assist with transport of ventilated patients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC-RRT registration

Ohio license (including Limited Permit acceptable)

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Suction equipment

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This job posting includes multiple openings. Available opportunities include:

• Day Shift - Full‑Time/ Part‑Time/ Part‑Time Casual (PRN)
• Night Shift- Full‑Time/ Part‑Time/ Part‑Time Casual (PRN)

Sign-on bonus eligible: Full Time - $10,000, Part Time - $5,000

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care‑site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR Certification
• For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include: Valid state driver's license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Additional Job Description

Work Shift: Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

Department Pulmonary Services

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life‑long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment