Respiratory Therapist - Float Pool *Night shift*

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.9 FTE night shift (7p–7a). The role includes promoting optimum cardiopulmonary function, applying evidence-based care, and collaborating with the care team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

A sign-on bonus up to $7,000 is offered based on experience. Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, current Ohio license, and RRT registration.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be RRT registered and Ohio licensed.
• CPR certification required; PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of cardiopulmonary physiology to patient care.
• Provide respiratory care under medical direction and develop care plans.
• Assess patient needs and communicate with care team.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to quality standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview:

Offering up to $7000 sign on bonus

0.9FTE, 36 hours per week, holiday rotation, every third weekend required

Night shift (7p-7a)

Competitive benefits package & pay based on experience

Check out our Respiratory Therapy video here:
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Job Description Summary:

Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Applies scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system, ensuring best patient outcomes. Authorized to access the unit medication rooms or bedside medication drawers in order to retrieve medications they are authorized to administer.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Applies knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
• Offers effective preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum. Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant staff meetings and then reporting information and updates back to staff.

Education Requirement:

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, required.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care, required.

Certifications:

• Current CPR card, required.
• Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire.
• NPS credential, preferred.

Skills:

• Critical thinking and patient or environment assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Repetitive hand/arm use, Siting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"