Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist — Increased Wages

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased wages

Night shift

Job summary

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our nightshift team on a full-time basis.

You will set up and operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor patient responses, assist with breathing exercises, maintain charts, and consult with physicians on adverse reactions to therapy. A completed school for respiratory therapy and active state license are required.

Qualifications

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

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 such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer 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. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• 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 health care personnel.

Education

The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our nightshift team on a full-time basis.

You will set up and operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor patient responses, assist with breathing exercises, maintain charts, and consult with physicians on adverse reactions to therapy. A completed school for respiratory therapy and active state license are required.