Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate patient breathing. The role includes evaluating respiratory care effectiveness, communicating results to care teams, and potentially serving as charge therapist in the absence of management.

Night shifts with a 36-hour work week in Pulmonary Services. Responsibilities include delivering inhalation therapies, arterial blood gas sampling, intubation in emergencies, and participating in

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• NBRC Certification required.
• Ohio license or Ohio Limited Permit required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Technology and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information.
• Administers MDI, nebulization, oxygen therapy, PB breathing, mechanical ventilation and related treatments.
• Performs airway maintenance including intubation in emergencies per policy.
• Responds to stat calls and emergency responses; assists with trauma and resuscitation procedures.
• Focus on safety, quality and efficiency as a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC certification

Tools

Ventilators

Aerosol therapy equipment

Pulse oximetry

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate patient breathing. The role includes evaluating respiratory care effectiveness, communicating results to care teams, and potentially serving as charge therapist in the absence of management.

Night shifts with a 36-hour work week in Pulmonary Services. Responsibilities include delivering inhalation therapies, arterial blood gas sampling, intubation in emergencies, and participating in