12-Hour Night Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Newport Hospital and Health Services; Newport Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement with a 6% employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus (Board approval)

Job summary

Newport Hospital & Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in acute, ER or outpatient settings. You will perform respiratory assessments, support and diagnostic testing as needed, with responsibility for ventilator management and critical care tasks.

Eligible candidates typically hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, with CRT or RRT preferred and NBRC credential. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth within NHHS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an Accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• CRT or RRT preferred with NBRC credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, or assistance with CPR.
• Monitor patient’s physiological responses to therapy and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Obtain ABGs, EKGs and other testing as appropriate.
• Set up and operate devices such as high-flow oxygen, Bipap, mechanical ventilators, and related systems.
• Support clinical team through training or instruction.
• Work as part of a team to manage patient care and assist with procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Document patient records.
• Provide personal care and support to patients and families.

Skills

Emergency care

Ventilator management

ABGs testing

CPR

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Bipap

Mechanical ventilators

Non-invasive ventilation equipment

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

Newport Hospital & Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in acute, ER or outpatient settings. You will perform respiratory assessments, support and diagnostic testing as needed, with responsibility for ventilator management and critical care tasks.

Eligible candidates typically hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, with CRT or RRT preferred and NBRC credential. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth within NHHS.