Registered Nurse

Sigma Health Rehab; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Health Rehab in Ohio seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with breathing-related complications under physician supervision. The role covers diagnosis to therapeutic care, administering therapies, and interpreting results.

The position involves rounds, documentation, and collaboration with care teams in Subacute Care, Hospice Care, Long Term Care, and SNF environments.

Qualifications

• OH Respiratory License is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• RRT Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer aerosol medications, Chest PT, and related therapies per physician’s orders or approved protocols.
• Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
• Assess and interpret patient status using labs and radiology results, vital signs and assessments to guide care.
• Complete all patient records and documentation according to policies.

Education

OH Respiratory License

BLS Certification

RRT Certification

Job description

Location:

Cuyahoga County Ohio

Job Overview

A respiratory therapist is responsible for the care, evaluation and tests of the patients from complications related to breathing. Respiratory therapist practice under the able guidance of expert physicians and should ensure that all respiratory care, starting from diagnosis to therapeutic treatment is properly carried out.

Qualifications

Required:

• A OH Respiratory License
• BLS Certification
• RRT Certification

Preferred

• 2-3 years’ experience is preferable
• ACLS, AHA

Essential Functions

Administer aerosol medications, Chest PT, and related therapies, including medical gas therapy per physician’s orders or approved protocols. Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.

Assess and interpret patient status using Laboratory and Radiology results along with vital signs and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care based on the specific needs identified. Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, quality and effectiveness using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines. Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments.

Correctly complete all patient records and documentation according to policies including patient assessment and plan of care.

Facility

• Subacute Care
• Hospice Care
• Long Term Care
• SNF