NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients. Responsibilities include providing ventilation support, nebulization, and airway management, while communicating findings to physicians and care teams.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC-RRT credential, CPR certification, and a valid driver license where applicable. Night shift (36 hours) and departmental teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care.
• NBRC-RRT registry; Ohio License or equivalent.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information.
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and related procedures.
• Performs patient observation during treatments; conducts auscultation and monitors vital signs.
• Notes adverse reactions and communicates with Medical/Nursing staff.
• Prepares for treatment by reviewing orders and determining equipment needs.
• Maintains airway management and aims for adequate respiratory support.
• Performs invasive procedures like suctioning and ABG sampling as needed.
• Responds to stat/ER calls and participates in trauma and resuscitation.

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.
• observes patient during treatments
• performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate
• notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions
• records pertinent data on patient charts
• carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment
• reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments
• prioritizes work assignments
• gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside
• prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient
• follows protocols
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway.
• Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient.
• If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures
• assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care

Additional Job Description

• State Driver's License.
• Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care
• NBRC-RRT registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)
• CPR Certification

Work Shift

Night Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Department Pulmonary Services

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