Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Days | Growth & Training

CCH Healthcare; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time day shifts. The RT will work within a skilled nursing facility, delivering respiratory care to patients, operating ventilators, and administering therapeutic gases under physician orders.

The role emphasizes patient monitoring, documentation, equipment safety, and staff training to ensure high-quality care in a close-knit environment.

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy is required.
• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure prescribed treatment parameters and administers gases/drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy via vital signs and chart review.
• Assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts to optimize therapy results.
• Maintains patient charts with identification and therapy details.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other staff.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Gas administration

Vital signs monitoring

Breathing exercises facilitation

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Approved respiratory therapy program completion

Tools

Ventilators

Therapeutic gas administration equipment

Environmental control systems

Aerosol generators

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time day shifts. The RT will work within a skilled nursing facility, delivering respiratory care to patients, operating ventilators, and administering therapeutic gases under physician orders.

The role emphasizes patient monitoring, documentation, equipment safety, and staff training to ensure high-quality care in a close-knit environment.