Respiratory Therapist (FT) Nights

Highland District Hospital; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a community-centered hospital as a Respiratory Therapist. This position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care to patients with cardiopulmonary issues while collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. You will be responsible for administering treatments, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care provided to our community. If you are passionate about making a difference and committed to excellence in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Certified/registered respiratory therapist responsible for patient care.
• Must communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gases and therapeutic treatments to patients.
• Performs diagnostic testing and participates in educational programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited two-year degree respiratory therapy program

Job description

At Highland District Hospital, we are committed to maintaining a culture of service excellence. Service excellence means striving to be the best we can be – as individual employees and as an organization. It means providing the very highest level of clinical care, putting quality and patient safety above all else. And it means treating our customers, including patients, families, physicians, co-workers and outside contacts with dignity, respect and compassion.

Standards of Behavior

I acknowledge the following are Highland District Hospital standards of behavior and further understand these behavioral standards are expected of every HDH employee. I understand that I will be accountable and am willing to exhibit these standards through every customer encounter should I be offered a position of employment with Highland District Hospital.

Teamwork
I will graciously serve others and promote a ‘one team’ mind set with everyone in the organization.
I will encourage others and take ownership in supporting the overall wellness of the team.
I will be open to learning new skills as well as share my knowledge so that I can expand my comfort zone to support others.
I will focus on the needs of others and offer to help at all times to ensure all patient and teammate needs are met.

Patient-First
I will be attentive and anticipate the needs and requests of patients and offer solutions before they have to ask.
I will validate concerns, apologize, resolve, and escalate issues as needed while supporting one another and creating positive impressions.
I will prioritize patient safety and advocate for appropriate care by ensuring that a proper handoff between team members is completed while seeking input from patients and their families.
I will identify and meet the expectations of each patient and strive to exceed those expectations whenever possible.

Integrity
I will be reliable, dependable, and follow through on my commitments.
I will take action to build trust, be honest, and take ownership of my mistakes, and not place blame.
I will respect other’s diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
I will treat everyone with fairness and respect regardless of title, position, or status.

Communication
I will make others feel valued by following AIDET and speaking positively about other team members and their contributions (managing up).
I will be clear and concise in my explanation and ensure the other person understands what I just communicated.
I will proactively greet everyone in a friendly manner by making eye contact, smiling, and saying hello.
I will engage through active listening without interruption and asking open ended questions to clarify information and validate understanding.
I will keep others informed of delays and follow up to ensure that needs have been met and they are satisfied with the outcome.
I will end each interaction by showing appreciation and saying ‘thank you’ when appropriate.
I will take steps in professional accountability to stay informed of hospital communication by actively engaging communication tools such as emails, bulletin boards, department meetings, department notes, and the HDH Intranet.

Compassion
I will display kindness by making eye contact, smiling, getting on one’s level, and conveying empathetic and caring interactions.
I will be in tune with the needs of others and provide emotional support by being present, actively listening, and finding ways to reduce stress and anxiety.
I will treat everyone with respect and gentleness by recognizing their current circumstances and extending them grace.

Professionalism
I will keep my head up in the hallway to ensure I follow the 10/5 Rule. If someone needs direction, I will walk them to their destination.
I will remain composed and calm even in high pressure situations, including using appropriate tone and avoiding defensive postures or negative body language.
I will adhere to professional standards of conduct including positivity, timeliness, and accountability.
I will maintain confidentiality and patient privacy in the hospital and within the community.
I will maintain a clean and professional appearance and visibly display my identification badge above the waist.
I will present a positive attitude, trusting everyone has good intentions, and refrain from spreading negativity to my team members.

Job Postings

Position: Respiratory Therapist (FT) Nights

Location: Hillsboro, OH

Job Id: 921

# of Openings: 1

Respiratory Therapist -(FT/Nights)
Organization: HDH
Hours: Full-time Varied shifts/hours

Position Summary:
The certified/registered respiratory therapist is a professional who works under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Department Manager. Responsible to deliver a high standard of care in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Effectively communicates and interacts with all members of the health care team, including patients, families, cardiopulmonary staff, physicians, nursing staff and other allied health personnel.

Position Accountabilities:

• Treats patients with administration and therapeutic use of medical gases and administration devices, airway humidification, medicinal and non-medicinal aerosols, broncho-pulmonary drainage.
• Involved in critical care by drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, airway management, including endotracheal intubation, ventilatory support and CPR.
• Performs diagnostic testing including electrocardiography, holter monitoring, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, and stress tests.
• Develops and/or participates in hospital-based and community-wide educational programs such as: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Smoking Cessation, etc.
• Stays current with respiratory care topics by attending educational programs.
• Maintains professional certification through continuing education and professional activities.
• Encourages patients to share information concerning care issues to maximize patient safety.
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.
• Highland District Hospital is committed to serving our community by quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and excellence. It is the responsibility of all employees to interact with patients, visitors, and/or co-workers with compassion, dignity, and respect. Employees are to maintain positive behaviors, approaches and attitudes and commitment to interpersonal service. Each employee is to serve as a role model for the organization’s Customer Service initiative; A-I-D-E-T; Acknowledge – Introduce – Duration – Explanation – Thank-you; proactively promoting teamwork and a collaborative culture.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with hospital accreditation requirements and other regulatory agencies/standards.
• Follows customer services guidelines and initiatives.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited two-year degree respiratory therapy program.

Why join the HDH team?
Highland District Hospital is a critical access designated, 25-bed acute care facility. We currently employ more than 400 people and benefit from the services of community volunteers. Our medical staff includes over 100 physicians and 15 mid-level providers, representing over 25 specialties and subspecialties. While we are a community-centered hospital, we are also known for our technology and sophisticated healthcare services. Our service area includes over 65,000 residents from Highland County and surrounding counties. At Highland District Hospital we strive to be caring people serving our community by providing exceptional, accessible, quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion, and excellence. Our values provide the framework for fulfilling our mission and vision. We value:

• Quality
• Integrity
• Compassion

At HDH we are always focused on doing what is best for those we serve and committed to providing a safe, effective, and efficient environment which promotes healing and growth.

Benefits Available:
Competitive Salary
Cafeteria Discounts/Employee Ordering Options
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
OPERS and Ohio Deferred Compensation
Full-time, Part-time, and PRN schedules available
Professional Development and Educational Assistance Opportunities
Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs