Respiratory Therapist

McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Columbus, OH is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our staff on both day and night shifts. The schedule can vary and be flexible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned. Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators, monitors patient vital signs, maintains charts, and trains others in respiratory care procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold Respiratory Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under orders of Physicians.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintains patient’s chart that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Columbus, OH, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our staff on both day and night shifts!

The schedule can vary and be flexible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under orders of Physicians.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintains patient’s chart that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Respiratory Therapist

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