Impactful RRT — $10K Sign-On Eligible

Independence Health System; Butler Township (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care in critical and general care units. The role involves ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and education for patients and families.

Work is performed with physician orders and in collaboration with nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include critical care procedures, documentation in the EMR, and active participation in the interdisciplinary care planning and quality

Qualifications

• Provides highly technical respiratory care procedures following unit orientation.
• Initiates and maintains ventilator management for life support.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Provides CPR for all age groups served.
• Maintains and monitors respiratory care equipment.
• Acts as a resource to other health care providers regarding clinical issues.

Responsibilities

• Applies department policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Communicates clearly with management and staff.
• Documents in EMR per guidelines and maintains legible records.
• Serves as a liaison to other departments and physicians.

Skills

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas analysis

CPR for all ages

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

COARC approved respiratory care program

3–6 months clinical rotations

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care in critical and general care units. The role involves ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and education for patients and families.

Work is performed with physician orders and in collaboration with nurses and physicians. Responsibilities include critical care procedures, documentation in the EMR, and active participation in the interdisciplinary care planning and quality