Respiratory Therapist - Elevated Wages & Hands-On Care

CCH Healthcare; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our respiratory care team. The RT will operate ventilators, provide gas therapies, monitor patient responses, assist breathing exercises, and ensure equipment safety.

Requirements include completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, 1–3 months of related experience, and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. IND123 may appear as reference.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Monitor patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises as prescribed.
• Maintain and inspect respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.
• Prepare patient charts with therapy information and outcomes.
• Consult with physicians on adverse reactions and equipment needs.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Vital signs monitoring

Respiratory care procedures

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Therapeutic gas administration equipment

Job description

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our respiratory care team. The RT will operate ventilators, provide gas therapies, monitor patient responses, assist breathing exercises, and ensure equipment safety.

Requirements include completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, 1–3 months of related experience, and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. IND123 may appear as reference.