Night Respiratory Therapist — Innovative Care & Growth

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts. You will join a compassionate care team in delivering progressive respiratory therapies and quality patient care within a friendly, intimate setting.

Requirements include an active state license, completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, and 1–3 months of related experience or training. Join us to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment and administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist License

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts. You will join a compassionate care team in delivering progressive respiratory therapies and quality patient care within a friendly, intimate setting.

Requirements include an active state license, completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, and 1–3 months of related experience or training. Join us to grow professionally in a supportive environment.