Respiratory Care Practitioner - $20k sign on bonus

ProMedica Defiance Hospital, Inc.; Noble Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Defiance Hospital, Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the Defiance Regional Hospital Respiratory Care department. This full-time night shift position offers 36 weekly hours with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for externals committed to a 2-year term.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NBRC RRT certification, and state licensure in OH/MI, with BLS at minimum. ACLS/NRP/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC.
• Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the state(s) of practice – OH and/or MI.
• BLS certification required; dependable, reliable, and punctual per department policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures per unit standards.
• Provide general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic services as required.
• Safely assemble, operate and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Educate patients on disease processes, tobacco cessation and home care equipment.
• Assist with clinical instruction of students and new staff; participate in orientation.
• Complete accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity.
• Contribute to plan of care and communicate results to the health care team.

Skills

CPR

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Respiratory Therapy Degree

RRT NBRC

State licensure OH/MI

Job description

Location: Defiance Regional Hospital Department: Respiratory Care Weekly Hours: 36 Status: Full time Shift: Nights (United States of America) Sign On Bonus: Job Requisition Qualifies for Sign on Bonus Bonus Amount: $20,000 Job Summary: $20,000 Sign on Bonus for external candidates with a 2 year commitment

Accountabilities

All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

1. Achieves and maintains a level of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, as required per business unit, in accordance with departmental competency standards, which include general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:
   • a. General Care: patient identification and assessment, medical gas delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI/DPI, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and hyperinflation therapy
   • b. Critical Care: initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; airway management and suction, including tracheostomy, endotracheal and pharyngeal; cuff and ETCO2 monitoring, intubation and extubation; set-up, calibration, insertion (arterial lines) and maintenance of indwelling lines and catheters, and high-risk newborn deliveries
   • c. Emergency Care: responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and actively participates in patient stabilization, internal and external transports
   • d. Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and analysis, specimen collection, continuous and/or noninvasive monitoring, bedside pulmonary function screens, spontaneous breathing parameters, and electrocardiograms (EKG)
   • e. Note: critical tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital Policy.
2. Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but not limited to, the following:
   • a. Gas administration, monitoring and analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders, cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse oximeters
   • b. Mechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators, manometers, gauges, spirometers, and EKG machines.
   • c. Laboratory equipment for blood gas analysis
   • d. Age specific patient care equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes
   • e. Equipment disinfection and sterilization
3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highly efficient, and cost-effective care, using evidence based best practice.
4. Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process, tobacco cessation and 5. respiratory care services provided, including instruction for home care equipment and medications.
5. Assist with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents, as needed. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff and contributes to the growth of others.
6. Understands and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital Policies and procedures for those areas assigned and can independently function in those areas.
7. Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.
8. Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate achievement of identified goals, record results and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team
9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by leadership within the scope of training and practice, including the ability to perform essential duties in other business units as part of a shared staffing plan, as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice – Ohio and/or Michigan
• BLS Be dependable, reliable, and punctual in accordance with department attendance policy, including mandatory overtime and on-call rotation, as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units.
• Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged.

About ProMedica

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits

• We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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