Registered Respiratory Therapist - Casual

OhioHealth Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients. You will evaluate appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy and communicate findings to the care team.

May act as charge therapist in absence of management. Responsibilities include administering MDI and nebulization, managing ventilation, observing patients, preparing treatments, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• NBRC-RRT registry certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Home Care department: valid state driver’s license (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information.
• Administers MDI, nebulization, chest physiotherapy, positive pressure therapy, ventilation and aerosol therapy; monitors patient response.
• Prepares treatments per physician orders; reviews requests; gathers materials; explains procedures to patient.
• Maintains airway and adequate respiratory support; may perform intubation in emergencies per policy.
• Performs suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling for diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat/ER calls and supports trauma/resuscitation; assists with ventilator transport.

Skills

Record keeping

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Auscultation

Clinical communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC-RRT registry

CPR Certification

Driver's license (Home Care only)

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

Nebulizers

Job description

Job Description Summary:

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.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

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.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

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.