Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Care Expert

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic breathing procedures in home care and pulmonary services. You will evaluate respiratory care for safety and effectiveness and communicate findings to physicians and nurses; you may serve as charge therapist when the manager is absent.

Night shift, 36 hours weekly, in Pulmonary Services. Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC certification, Ohio license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Field of Study: Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care.
• NBRC Certification; Ohio license or Ohio Limited Permit; CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Technology; Patient assessment skills; Clinical decision making.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

CPR certification

Knowledge of respiratory care tech

Ventilator management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC Certification

Ohio Respiratory Care License / Ohio Limited Permit

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic breathing procedures in home care and pulmonary services. You will evaluate respiratory care for safety and effectiveness and communicate findings to physicians and nurses; you may serve as charge therapist when the manager is absent.

Night shift, 36 hours weekly, in Pulmonary Services. Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC certification, Ohio license and CPR certification.