Registered Respiratory Therapist/per diem

Wood County Hospital; Bowling Green (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Wood County Hospital is seeking a per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This onsite role collaborates with the care team to optimize outcomes and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatments, monitoring, and emergency interventions as needed. You will support program logistics and safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC approved program.
• Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through NBRC.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• PALS within 90 days of hire.
• NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Conduct thorough respiratory assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and/or Medical Director to develop individualized treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses to therapies.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and rehabilitation regimens, ensuring patient safety, exercise tolerance, and clinical effectiveness.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., blood gas analysis) and provide emergency interventions such as CPR, airway management, and mechanical ventilation when needed.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on disease management, lifestyle modifications, respiratory care practices, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, equipment, insurance, and communication with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care during hospitalization and post-discharge.
• Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.

Formation

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through NBRC

BLS within 90 days of hire

ACLS within 90 days of hire

PALS within 90 days of hire

NRP within 90 days of hire

Description du poste

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.Registered Respiratory Therapist/per diemThe Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, evidence-based respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. The Registered Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes through assessment, treatment, monitoring of clinical responses, emergency response, and provide education to promote recovery, improved quality of life and long-term health outcomes. Registered Respiratory Therapist is an onsite position.Essential FunctionsConduct thorough respiratory assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and/or Medical Director to develop individualized treatment plans, and evaluate patient responses to therapies.Deliver respiratory treatments and rehabilitation regimens, ensuring patient safety, exercise tolerance, and clinical effectiveness. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.Perform diagnostic tests (e.g., blood gas analysis) and provide emergency interventions such as CPR, airway management, and mechanical ventilation when needed.Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on disease management, lifestyle modifications, respiratory care practices, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.Manage program logistics, including scheduling, equipment, insurance, and communication with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care during hospitalization and post-discharge.Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety.Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsEducation: Associate degree in respiratory therapy from a CoARC approved programLicense: Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Ohio State Medical BoardExperience: NoneCertification:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)BLS within 90 days of hireACLS within 90 days of hirePALS within 90 days of hireNRP within 90 days of hirePreferredEducation: Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related healthcare fieldLicense: NoneExperience: One (1) year of acute care experience and/or Two (2) years in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [] 0-2 [] 2-4 [] 4-6 [] 6-8 [X] 9-122. In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employees sit (hours at one time/hours during the day): [X] 0-2 [] 2-4 [] 4-6 [] 6-8 [] 9-123. Employee lifts: [] up to 10 [] 10-20 [] 20-50 [X] over 50#4. Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [] occasionally [X] frequently [] continuously5. Employee uses hands for repetitive: a. Simple grasping: [X] yes [] no b. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [] no c. Fine manipulation [X] yes [] no6. Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [] yes [X] no7. Employee must be able to: a. Bend [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all b. Squat [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at allc. Kneel [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at alld. Climb [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all