PRN Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care & Therapy

CCH Healthcare; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Manor is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory devices, administering therapies per physician orders, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.

Requirements include completing an approved respiratory therapy program and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License, with 1–3 months of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operate equipment to ensure prescribed treatment parameters and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitor patient vital signs during therapy.
• Assist patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observe and adjust equipment to optimize therapy; consult physician for adverse reactions.
• Maintain patient therapy charts with identification and therapy information.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency; order repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Job description

Countryside Manor is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory devices, administering therapies per physician orders, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.

Requirements include completing an approved respiratory therapy program and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License, with 1–3 months of related experience preferred.