Graduate Respiratory Therapy Tech

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, seeks a Full-Time Respiratory Care Provider to deliver high-quality respiratory care in accordance with hospital policy. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Responsibilities include medical gas administration, patient education, and conducting pulmonary testing. The position requires BLS certification and an Ohio Medical Board RCP III license.

Join a dedicated team that prioritizes patient care in a collaborative environment. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ohio Medical Board RCP III license required within 6 months of graduation.
• Preferred experience in team working relations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers medical gas administration through devices.
• Administers humidification and aerosol medications.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and bed-side assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift/schedule: Full Time (36 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The RCP I's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CoARC program or other deemed accrediting body required.

Licensure:

• BLS/with re-certification every two years required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• Ohio Medical Board RCP III license within 6 months of graduation required

Experience:

• Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices
2. Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications
3. Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy
4. Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e. IPPB, IS)
5. Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e. Peak Flow, Spacer)
6. Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs
7. Performs nasal tracheal and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate
8. Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and documents as appropriate
9. Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments
10. Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III.
11. Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III.
12. Performs tests to determine the patients ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation
13. Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy.
14. Other job duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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