Respiratory Therapist

Connectly Recruiting; Fredericktown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A community-focused hospital in Ohio is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join their Respiratory Care Services team on the night shift.

The position offers hourly compensation of $29 to $40 plus a $25K sign-on bonus and shift differential, with full-time 36 hours per week and every third weekend rotation. On-call duties and patient care across age groups are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC CRT or RRT, licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Current, active State of Ohio Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS certified; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• 3+ years of experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments across all patient age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations.
• Set up, manage, and monitor mechanical ventilators, including airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Perform emergency intubation and airway management for patients of all ages.
• Maintain knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for side effects.
• Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and understand complications.
• Perform EKGs and transmit reports to physicians per protocol.
• Inspect, test, and operate respiratory equipment to ensure proper function.
• Assess patient status and adjust care plans as needed.
• Document all pertinent data in the PCN following service completion.
• Develop patient and family teaching plans; evaluate learning outcomes.
• Participate in on-call rotation and every 3rd weekend rotation.
• Attend staff meetings, educational programs, QI activities, and mandatory in-services.
• Demonstrate initiative in professional development and present a professional image.

Skills

Ventilator management

ECG

Patient assessment

Documentation

On-call

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

NRP certification

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

PCN documentation system

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Compensation: $29 to $40/hour+ 25K SOB + Shift Differential

Job Type: Full-Time, 36 hrs/week | Every 3rd weekend rotation | 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

A community-focused hospital in Ohio is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join their Respiratory Care Services team on the night shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments across all patient age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations
• Set up, manage, and monitor mechanical ventilators, including all associated critical care duties (airway management, tracheal suctioning)
• Perform emergency intubation and airway management for patients of all ages
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for potential side effects
• Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis; understand associated complications and contraindications
• Perform EKGs and transmit reports to ordering and attending physicians per department protocol
• Inspect, test, and safely operate all respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper function
• Assess patient status, tolerance for treatment, and response; reassess and adjust care plans accordingly
• Document all pertinent data in the PCN following completion of services
• Develop patient and family teaching plans based on identified learning needs; evaluate learning effectiveness
• Participate in on-call rotation and every 3rd weekend rotation
• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, QI activities, committees, and mandatory in-services
• Demonstrate initiative in personal and professional development; present a professional image at all times

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board
• Current, active State of Ohio Respiratory Therapist License (required)
• BLS certified; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• 3+ years of experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and documentation skills
• Physical stamina for an active clinical environment: walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to ~50 lbs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Relocation Assistance
• Monday-Friday schedule - no weekends