Night Respiratory Therapist — Growth & Quality Care Team

CCH Healthcare; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Intimate care environment

High-quality care team

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team on full-time night shifts.

In this role you will operate ventilators and respiratory devices, monitor patient responses, assist patients with breathing exercises, document care, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality therapy in a comfortable, intimate setting.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory devices such as ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient vital signs and responses to therapy.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum therapy results.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects respiratory equipment for safety and efficiency; requests repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.

Education

Respiratory Therapist Licensure (State License)

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing team on full-time night shifts.

In this role you will operate ventilators and respiratory devices, monitor patient responses, assist patients with breathing exercises, document care, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality therapy in a comfortable, intimate setting.