Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Care

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical and non-critical patient care across age groups, using invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary techniques in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will demonstrate professionalism and practice within licensure scope.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, recordkeeping, patient education, and collaboration with physicians on cardiopulmonary status.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program or awaiting CRT credentialing exam.
• EDUCATION: Actively enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program or awaiting CRT credentialing exam.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Entry level.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service; assesses patients and recommends therapeutic interventions.
• Records all information in the patient record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on disease states, home care modalities, and safety.
• Applies knowledge to consult physicians on cardiopulmonary status.
• Performs treatments as related to age-specific needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entry level

Education

Respiratory Therapy program enrollment

CRT credential awaiting exam

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical and non-critical patient care across age groups, using invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary techniques in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will demonstrate professionalism and practice within licensure scope.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, recordkeeping, patient education, and collaboration with physicians on cardiopulmonary status.