PRN Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & Therapy Specialist

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

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. You will operate ventilators and therapy devices, adjust settings to prescribed parameters, and monitor patient responses under physician orders.

You will also assist patients with breathing exercises, document treatments in charts, inspect equipment for safety, and mentor trainees. Flexible PRN schedule supports ongoing clinical coverage in our busy facility.

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

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our team and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care. You will operate ventilators and therapy devices, adjust settings to prescribed parameters, and monitor patient responses under physician orders.

You will also assist patients with breathing exercises, document treatments in charts, inspect equipment for safety, and mentor trainees. Flexible PRN schedule supports ongoing clinical coverage in our busy facility.