Respiratory Care Practitioner (IV) - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health; Hamilton (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kettering Health Hamilton is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift role. The Respiratory Therapy team delivers high-level respiratory care, assesses patients, and coordinates with physicians to implement therapy plans.

The incumbent will operate ventilators, administer medications, and provide preceptorship to students. Required credentials include an AMA approved Respiratory Program, Ohio license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and NBRC RRT.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2–4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio.
• RRT credentials issued by the NBRC.
• Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP depending on area.
• Ability to precept acute/critical care areas; supervisory capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans with physicians.
• Set up and perform routine and complex respiratory procedures.
• Manage ventilators and gas delivery systems per protocol.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapy as needed.
• Educate patients on disease state and home care needs.
• Record all data in patient records and maintain equipment safety.

Connaissances

Clinical respiratory care

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Precepting

Formation

AMA approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years)

RRT Certification (NBRC)

Outils

Respiratory therapy equipment

Medical gas administration systems

Description du poste

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 Program

Required 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 area Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states

Ability 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.