Registered Respiratory Therapist- (Nights) PT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth-focused culture

Opportunity to influence healthcare

Leadership visibility

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy department for 60% night shifts (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.).

The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and leadership within the department. Required credentials include an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Ohio licensure, NBRC registration, and ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and Registered by the NBRC (RBRC).
• ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications completed.
• ECG interpretation competency required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out physician orders according to protocols and respiratory care policies.
• Accurate and timely patient assessments and education to support multidisciplinary care plans.
• Maintain documentation of assessments, treatments and outcomes.
• Manage and evaluate critical procedures in collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with arrhythmia recognition.
• Administer medications for testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.
• Assist with new employee orientation and annual competency evaluations.
• Lead in Quality Improvement processes within the department.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

NRP

ECG interpretation

Education

Ohio license (Rh Care Board)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

AMA-approved associate degree program for Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - 60% Nights PT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mission Statement:

“Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle:

“Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision:

To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist - 60% PT Nights


• Salary: Based on years of experience.


• Work Life Balance: Nights - 2 Shifts Weekly (7p-7:30a)


• Location/Department: Respiratory Therapy

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making


• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Growth-focused culture


• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs


• Tuition assistance and education support


• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities


• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic modalities to all age groups. The practitioner provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other team members, the physician, and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes. This position acts as a liaison with other clinical departments. The individual provides clinical leadership throughout the system. The incumbent has access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with other team members, directors and physicians. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works under the indirect supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Carries out physician orders according to protocols, best practices, and respiratory care policies.


• Accurate and timely completion of patient assessment involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function and treatment effectiveness, and patient/family education to contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a multidisciplinary plan of care.


• Accurate and timely documentation/recording and communication of patient assessment findings, treatment effectiveness and outcomes.


• Effective management and evaluation of critical/hazardous procedures in collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.


• Accurately performs diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with recognition of arrhythmias.


• Accurately administers medications for the testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.


• Assists with new employee orientation and annual competency skills evaluations.


• Takes an active department leadership role in Quality Improvement Processes.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy


• Licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and Registered by the (NBRC) National Board for Respiratory Care


• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support


• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support and NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program Completed


• Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation program completion required.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Medical Association (AMA) approved associate degree program for Respiratory Therapy.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care, emergency and diagnostic respiratory care procedures.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation


• Strong healthcare coverage options


• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase


• PTO that grows with tenure


• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class