Respiratory Therapist

Inniswood Health & Rehabilitation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inniswood Health & Rehabilitation in Westerville, OH is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist. The role involves setting up and operating mechanical ventilators, administering aerosol drugs, and monitoring patient responses to therapy. Candidates must possess a Respiratory Therapist license. They will also assist patients with breathing exercises and maintain thorough patient charts. The schedule is flexible to accommodate various needs. This position offers competitive opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to set up and operate respiratory devices efficiently.
• Ability to monitor patients' physiological responses.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators.
• Administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information.

Job description

Inniswood Health and Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Westerville, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Respiratory Therapist

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