Respiratory Therapist - casual

OhioHealth Corporation; United States; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OhioHealth Corporation in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic breathing procedures, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and communicate results to the care team. This role may serve as charge therapist when the manager is absent.

Responsibilities include preparing treatments, monitoring patient response, assisting with airway management, intubations in emergencies when allowed, and participating in codes and resuscitation.

Formación

• Associate degree in respiratory care required.
• NBRC-RRT registry and state licensure required (Ohio preferred).
• CPR certification and compliance with Home Care licensing if applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per physician orders.
• Evaluates patient response; documents findings and communicates with care team.
• Administers MDI, nebulization, oxygen therapy, and ventilatory support as prescribed.
• Maintains airway management and performs emergency procedures as needed.
• Participates in stat calls and trauma resuscitation support.

Conocimientos

NBRC-RRT certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Driver's License (Home Care)

Educación

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC-RRT registry

State licensure (Ohio)

CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care
• Additional Job Description: Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR Certification
• For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include: Valid state driver's license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Needed

Department:

Pulmonary Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment