Respiratory Therapist - $5,000 Retention Bonus + Work-Life

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Retention Bonus

401(k) plan

Health & Wellness programs

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care procedures as defined by state board rules, collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires an Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional/Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS and Code Pink within three months, and at least six months in an acute care hospital.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures as defined under Section 4761 of The Ohio Revised Code as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Assistant Director of Respiratory Services for Firelands Regional Medical Center.
• Maintains ongoing communication between respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care.
• Clarifies all physician orders. Assigns patient caregivers. Prioritizes patient and staff needs. Assesses the patient. Plans patient care. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. Instructs patient/family. Documents patient care. Collaborates with other health team members.
• Responds to and is responsible to all emergent and/or critical patients, maintaining airway and breathing at all times.
• Administers treatments. Delivers care for patients.
• Communicates patient information to caregivers. Documents information. Charges equipment and supplies. Provides an efficient and concise shift report.
• Serves as a mentor and clinical preceptor for allied health care students, nursing students, and other professionals assigned to the Respiratory Services Department for the purpose of gaining clinical experience as part of a recognized course of study.
• Bachelor’s prepared RRT’s serve as technical consultants to assess the competency of personnel performing moderate complexity testing.
• Licensed therapists may be required to assume relief charge duties as needed. This temporary assignment may be based upon seniority and credential, or rotated through the staff. A charge therapist must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Professional.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care procedures as defined by state board rules, collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires an Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional/Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS and Code Pink within three months, and at least six months in an acute care hospital.