Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist – Onsite Care

Wood County Hospital; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood County Hospital is seeking a per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This onsite role collaborates with the care team to optimize outcomes and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatments, monitoring, and emergency interventions as needed. You will support program logistics and safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC approved program.
• Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through NBRC.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• PALS within 90 days of hire.
• NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and/or Medical Director to develop individualized treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses to therapies.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and rehabilitation regimens, ensuring patient safety, exercise tolerance, and clinical effectiveness.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., blood gas analysis) and provide emergency interventions such as CPR, airway management, and mechanical ventilation when needed.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on disease management, lifestyle modifications, respiratory care practices, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, equipment, insurance, and communication with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care during hospitalization and post-discharge.
• Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through NBRC

BLS within 90 days of hire

ACLS within 90 days of hire

PALS within 90 days of hire

NRP within 90 days of hire

Job description

Wood County Hospital is seeking a per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This onsite role collaborates with the care team to optimize outcomes and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatments, monitoring, and emergency interventions as needed. You will support program logistics and safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic