Nightshift Respiratory Therapist (RT)

CCH Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay

Overnight scheduling

Team environment

Education opportunities

Ventilator program

Job summary

Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our skilled nursing and ventilation program. You will monitor ventilators, deliver therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team overnight to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an active Ohio RT license (RRT or CRT) with ventilator experience and can work independently during night hours, providing compassionate, quality care in a

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in Ohio.
• Ventilator experience required (SNF/LTACH/hospital/ICU preferred).
• 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

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator and complex pulmonary support.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety, comfort, and clinical excellence throughout the night.
• 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 or CRT license

Ventilator experience

Assessment & critical thinking

Independent overnight work

Communication & documentation

SNF/Long-term care experience

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Nightshift Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Cincinnati, OH

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our night shift team in our specialized ventilator and skilled nursing unit. As a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional respiratory care to our residents who require ventilator and complex pulmonary support.

Position Overview

As a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator and complex pulmonary support




• Collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety, comfort, and clinical excellence throughout the night




• Managing and monitoring ventilators and respiratory equipment




• Assessing residents' respiratory status and responding to changes in condition




• Administering respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered




• Performing trach care, suctioning, and airway management

Key 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 oncall clinical support as needed

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in the state of Ohio




• Ventilator experience required (SNF, LTACH, hospital, or ICU preferred)




• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive night shift pay




• Stable overnight scheduling




• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment




• Ongoing education and training opportunities




• Opportunity to work in a specialized ventilator program