Respiratory Care Practitioner (IV) - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Kettering Health Hamilton in Hamilton, OH seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-level respiratory care under supervision, including patient assessments, ventilator management, and therapy planning.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, ensuring equipment safety, and contributing to discharge planning. Ohio license, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS/NRP as applicable are required; on-site 12-hour night shifts are available.

Competenze

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years).
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Ohio.
• RRT credentials from NBRC.
• Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP as applicable.
• Strong knowledge of acute/critical care and precepting ability.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate patient care.

Mansioni

• Determine respiratory therapy plans in consultation with physicians.
• Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures.
• Operate invasive and noninvasive respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators and gas administration systems.
• Perform diagnostic tests to assess illness or injury related to cardiopulmonary status.
• Monitor vital signs and arterial blood gases; interpret results.
• Record all information in patient records and assist with discharge planning.
• Educate patients on disease state, home care, and safety.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for respiratory therapy students.

Conoscenze

Clinical respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Precepting students

Formazione

AMA approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years)

Strumenti

Ventilator systems

Therapy gas administration equipment

Environmental control systems

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Job Details

Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton| Full Time| 12 hrs/Night Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide high level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision, as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead. Responsibilities include assessing patients, performing diagnostic tests to determine the underlying causes and extent of illness or injury, operating therapeutic gas administration equipment, administering medication therapy as prescribed, managing mechanical ventilators, assessing and developing a plan of care utilizing approved therapist driven protocols and providing emergency care during medical emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians / providers.
• Ensure compatibility with physician orders.
• Perform respiratory protocols as outlined in system policies.
• Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients.
• This includes inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive testing to assist in treating chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Order repairs when necessary.
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan and recommend modifications when needed.
• This includes monitoring vital signs, arterial blood gasses, and reviewing patient information.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members and assist with qualifying and setting up of home medical equipment.
• Record all information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.
• Educate patient on their disease state, wellness, home care, and safety.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students
• All other duties assigned by departmental leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory ProgramRequired Licenses[Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio
• RRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP for respective areaAcute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease statesAbility to precept acute/critical care areasSupervisory capabilities
• RRT or registry eligible
• NRP Preferred but not required training available with commitment
• Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.