Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver critical and noncritical patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on the cardiopulmonary system. The role requires BLS with ACLS and NRP per area, and RRT credentials.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and education for patients and trainees. Prioritizes professional practice within licensure and department policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
• Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• Performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety.
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP.
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Skills

RRT credential

Critical care knowledge

AARC membership

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver critical and noncritical patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on the cardiopulmonary system. The role requires BLS with ACLS and NRP per area, and RRT credentials.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and education for patients and trainees. Prioritizes professional practice within licensure and department policies.