RESP THERP I - REG - DAY SHIFT!

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support in Ohio seeks a Respiratory Care Therapist to coordinate daily respiratory care services and lead patient assignments. The role emphasizes compliance with state laws, NBRC-approved education, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

Ideal candidates will have NBRC approval, an Ohio license, and strong communication skills to ensure safe, evidence-based patient management across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Respiratory Therapist Program.
• NBRC approval required or obtained.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to accept, transcribe & implement verbal orders from physicians.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of Respiratory Care services including patient assignment and shift reports.
• Maintain high standards for a caseload of patients as described by the scope of care.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Respiratory Care Laws and applicable standards.
• Secure and handle supplies, medications, and lab specimens transported within the hospital.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care.
• Contribute to high customer satisfaction through professional care.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal order transcription

Team coordination

Education

Respiratory Therapist Program graduate

NBRC approved

Job description

The Respiratory Care Therapist functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The Therapist is responsible for maintaining high standards for a caseload of patients as described by the scope of care for the area of practice and demonstrates appropriate actions based on sound scientific research and evidence-based principles. The Therapist also coordinates care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. The Therapist is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional policies and procedures. Appropriately secures and handles supplies, medications and lab specimens transported into and within the hospital. Acts in a Team Leader capacity to coordinate the daily operation of the Respiratory Care services including patient assignment and shift reports. The role is also one of working with all health care team members to provide the best care to all patients. Behavior of the Therapist will lead to high customer satisfaction.

Education: Graduation from Respiratory Therapist Program. Approved by NBRC.

Licensure: Valid Ohio Registered Care Practitioner License.

Certification: Valid Ohio Registered Respiratory Care License. Must possess a current BLS certification. ACLS certification required or obtain certification within six months of hire.

Experience: Six months clinical experience to include experience in critical care preferred.

Skills/Other: The ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner. The Respiratory Care Practitioner must possess effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. Able to accept, transcribe & implement verbal orders from physicians within their scope of care.