Registered Respiratory Therapist I RRT

Fisher Titus Medical Center; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, OH, is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to evaluate and treat patients with acute or chronic respiratory difficulties, providing high-quality care and advancing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessment, oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and participating in emergency and critical care settings. Mandatory credentials and state licensure are required, with ACLS/NRP and PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current state license as a Respiratory Care professional
• CPR certification required
• ACLS, NRP required
• PALS preferred
• BLS expected at renewal
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required

Responsibilities

• Provide basic respiratory care including assessment, O2, and related therapies
• Perform arterial puncture, interpretation and analysis
• Set up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators
• Set up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of non-invasive ventilation
• Attend required safety trainings and mandatory organizational lectures
• Perform other hospital-related duties as required

Skills

Respiratory care

Arterial puncture

Ventilator troubleshooting

Oxygen therapy

Education

Associates or better in Health Services Administration

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Non-invasive ventilation

Job description

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work - PRN as needed
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Evaluate and assess patients with acute or chronic respiratory difficulties and treat with high quality care.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
Must be registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care
Must possess current state license as a Respiratory Care professional
CPR certification required
ACLS, NRP required
PALS preferred

CPR certification required. BLS is expected at renewal.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP required

Essential Functions:

Can Provide basic respiratory care including: Assessment, O2, and BPH.

Can perform arterial puncture, interpretation and analysis.

Can perform set up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.

Can perform setup, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of non invasive ventilation.

Attends required safety trainings and mandatory organizational lectures.

Can perform other hospital related duties as required.

Can perform all respiratory related dutiesand function in emergency setting.

Can perform all respiratory related duties and function in emergency setting with neonatal.

Can perform all respiratory related duties and function in emergency setting with pediatrics.

Can perform all respiratory related duties and function in critical care setting.

Working Conditions:

• Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs
• Bend – up to 1/3 of time
• Squat – up to 1/3 of time
• Climb – up to 1/3 of time
• Reach up to 1/3 of time
• Lift – up to 1/3 of time
• Carry – up to 1/3 of time
• Push – up to 1/3 of time
• Pull – up to 1/3 of time
• Right Hand – Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Left Hand – Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
• Body Fluid Exposure – Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Health Services Administration.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certification ACLS

Certification CPR

Certification NRP

Reg Respiratory Therapist

Preferred

Certification PALS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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