Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilator Expert

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. Day shift, full-time position with pay rate listed at $34.53-$56.86 hourly.

The role includes cardiopulmonary patient assessments, therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, arterial blood gases, EMR documentation, and support to procedural areas. CPR certification and Ohio license required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School for Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent.
• Must have a valid license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.
• Annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiopulmonary patient assessments and evaluations.
• Performs therapeutic respiratory care modalities.
• Provides critical care and ventilator management.
• Responds to all designated medical emergency codes.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic tests.
• Documents all patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Provides support to procedural areas as needed.
• Assists with collection of quality improvement data.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

CPR Certification

Patient Assessment

Education

AMA approved school for respiratory therapy

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. Day shift, full-time position with pay rate listed at $34.53-$56.86 hourly.

The role includes cardiopulmonary patient assessments, therapeutic modalities, ventilator management, arterial blood gases, EMR documentation, and support to procedural areas. CPR certification and Ohio license required.