Day-Shift Respiratory Therapist - Higher Pay

CCH Healthcare; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased wages

Shift differential

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our Day Shift team. NOW OFFERING increased wages and shift differential for dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and respiratory equipment, monitoring patient responses, and assisting with breathing exercises under physician orders. Requires completion of approved respiratory therapy program and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Education

One to three months' related experience or training

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our Day Shift team. NOW OFFERING increased wages and shift differential for dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and respiratory equipment, monitoring patient responses, and assisting with breathing exercises under physician orders. Requires completion of approved respiratory therapy program and active state licensure.