Respiratory Specialist

TriHealth; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide care across patient settings in Montgomery, OH. Responsibilities include adult and neonatal airway management, ventilator support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an approved program with 3–4 years of related experience, holds RRT and BLS, and will serve as a clinical preceptor while ensuring high-quality patient care in critical settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required).
• 3 - 4 years experience in a related field (Required).
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (Required).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in management of adult and neonatal airways.
• Performs specialized clinical procedures to diagnose, treat or improve patient situations.
• Manages ventilator support and critical care for adults and neonates.
• Completes all documentation, updates work lists, and submits charges by shift end.
• Participates in Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program management.

Skills

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Education

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, also includes duties of those of an RRT, with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation of all ages. Responsibilities include first-line adult or neonatal intubation, transport of newborns, and acts as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, also includes duties of those of an RRT, with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation of all ages. Responsibilities include first-line adult or neonatal intubation, transport of newborns, and acts as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• 3 - 4 years experience in a related field (Required)
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.
• Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency as specialist in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates.
• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program

Other Related Information

In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year. This individual must also maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR

Working Conditions

• Bending -
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning -
• Hearing: Conversation -
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication -
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning -
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community