Respiratory Therapist

SSM Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients and administer prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, monitoring patient care, and providing education to patients and families. This position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience, with no prior experience necessary. Benefits include paid parental leave and flexible payment options.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment.
• Develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provide respiratory care services in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Monitor patient care plans and communicate patient condition.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Communication

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Therapy Knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Highlights

Worker Type: PRN

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: PRN, Night Shift, 1 to 2 shifts per week

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest City

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment, monitors records and communicates patient condition.
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Recognizes and distinguishes colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Licensing & Certifications (State)

• Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered – IDFPR.
• Missouri – BLS HCP – AHA; RRT – NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration; Respiratory Educ Permit – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma – BLS HCP – AHA; RRT – NBRC; Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board; Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board; Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Wisconsin – BLS HCP – AHA; RRT – NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave – One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options – Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday via voluntary DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage – Tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.