Respiratory Therapist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, OH, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II for per diem shifts. The role focuses on delivering respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by the provider, with patient care tailored to age and population needs.

The successful candidate will hold an active RCP license, NBRC-RRT or be eligible, and have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications either on hire or within required timelines.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current NBRC Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS certification from the AHA or ARC on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from the AHA or ARC on hire and maintained.
• PALS certification from the AHA on hire and maintained or within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with age/population considerations.
• Lead RCP may be assigned to manage the section or department during their shift.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

RCP license

RRT eligible

Education

Associate or BS degree preferred

Job description

Overview

At Coshocton Regional Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio, providing 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. Coshocton Regional is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety. For more information, please visit www.coshoctonhospital.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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