Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Care Expert

CCH Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay

Overnight schedule

Education opportunities

Job summary

Fountain View seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RT) for the night shift in our ventilator and skilled nursing unit in Cincinnati, OH. The RT will provide comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator support and complex pulmonary management during overnight hours.

You'll collaborate with the nursing and medical teams to ensure resident safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to infection control and regulatory standards in a high-acuity overnight environment.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT).
• Ventilator experience required in SNF/ LTACH/ hospital/ ICU.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Assess residents' respiratory status and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
• Perform trach care, suctioning, and airway management.
• Ensure ventilator alarms, settings, and equipment function properly.
• Accurately document assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and clinical leadership overnight.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide on-call clinical support as needed.

Skills

RRT/CRT license

Ventilator experience

Critical thinking

Independent overnight work

Communication

Documentation

Skilled nursing care

Job description

Fountain View seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RT) for the night shift in our ventilator and skilled nursing unit in Cincinnati, OH. The RT will provide comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator support and complex pulmonary management during overnight hours.

You'll collaborate with the nursing and medical teams to ensure resident safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to infection control and regulatory standards in a high-acuity overnight environment.