PRN Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Care & Growth

CCH Healthcare; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive care team

Intimate facility environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team on a PRN basis. You will work with a progressive care team to deliver innovative respiratory therapies and professional medical care to our residents.

The role requires an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license, completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, and 1–3 months of related experience or training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure prescribed therapy parameters and administers gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy via vital signs.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts settings to optimize therapy.
• Maintains patient charts with identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency; orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our team on a PRN basis. You will work with a progressive care team to deliver innovative respiratory therapies and professional medical care to our residents.

The role requires an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license, completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, and 1–3 months of related experience or training.