Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN (2209)

Mary Rutan Health; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Rutan Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role reports to the Respiratory Care Department Director and Medical Director, ensuring therapy is implemented per physician orders and hospital protocols.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, education, therapy implementation, and evaluation of outcomes. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to communicate patient needs to

Qualifications

• Ohio license in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy.
• Registry exam completed within one year of graduation.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP & PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients as ordered.
• Perform patient assessments and education as part of therapy.
• Implement prescribed therapies and evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care team in plan of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Aerosol therapy

Airway management

Airway clearance

Chest physiotherapy

Oxygen therapy

Auscultation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Ohio license by State Medical Board

Tools

Blood Gas/Co-Oximetry Analyzers

Ventilators

BiPAP

CPAP Machines

ECG Monitoring

End Tidal CO2 Monitors

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mary Rutan Hospital - Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Position Type: PRN
Job Shift: Varied

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Department Director and Medical Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced levels of Respiratory Care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The Respiratory Therapist provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. It is the responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist to be an active participant in a multidisciplinary team in communicating the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

Regulatory Requirements

• Holds current Ohio License by the State Medical Board of Ohio and maintains in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Completion of registry exam within one-year of graduation.
• Maintains current BLS, ACLS, NRP & PALS through the American Heart Association.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Equipment used/skills required: Blood Gas/Co-Oximetry Analyzers, Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines. Apnea, Saturation, Hemocue, ECG and End Tidal CO2 Monitors.
• Patient assessment, medication administration, aerosol therapy, airway management, airway clearance, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and auscultation of breath sounds.

Qualifications

• Holds current Ohio License by the State Medical Board of Ohio and maintains in good standing.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Completion of registry exam within one-year of graduation.
• Maintains current BLS, ACLS, NRP & PALS through the American Heart Association.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Equipment used/skills required: Blood Gas/Co-Oximetry Analyzers, Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines. Apnea, Saturation, Hemocue, ECG and End Tidal CO2 Monitors.
• Patient assessment, medication administration, aerosol therapy, airway management, airway clearance, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and auscultation of breath sounds.