Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist — Premium Wages (PRN)

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation; Vermilion (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEU's

Premium wages

Job summary

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Norwalk, Ohio, seeks PRN Respiratory Therapists (RT) to join our Night Shift team. The role requires performing essential respiratory therapy duties, operating ventilators and related equipment, and monitoring patient responses under physician orders.

Education includes completing an approved respiratory therapy program and holding an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to monitor treatment parameters and administer medicinal gases per physician orders.
• Monitors patient vital signs during therapy.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts settings; consults physician if adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other staff.

Education

One to three months' related experience and/or training

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Norwalk, Ohio, seeks PRN Respiratory Therapists (RT) to join our Night Shift team. The role requires performing essential respiratory therapy duties, operating ventilators and related equipment, and monitoring patient responses under physician orders.

Education includes completing an approved respiratory therapy program and holding an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.