Registered Respiratory Therapist-OhioHealth Travel Flex

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform a broad range of respiratory care treatments including nebulization, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and airway management. You will monitor patients, document findings, and communicate with Physicians and Nursing staff as needed.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent and NBRC-RRT registry credentials.

Qualifications

• NBRC-RRT registry credential required or strongly preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent required.
• Certificate program in Respiratory Care also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information.
• Administers MDI, nebulization, postural drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry; observes patient during treatments; records data on patient charts; notifies relevant personnel.

Skills

NBRC-RRT registry

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care

Job description

Department

Floats And Per Diem

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Responsibilities And Duties:

Maintains records and communicates information

Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.

Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.

Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,

Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.

Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree (Required)NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care

Additional Job Description

Associate's or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program completion in Respiratory Care.

NBRC-RRT registry

BLS

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

Floats And Per Diem

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment