Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Days | Professional Growth

CCH Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive care team

Intimate atmosphere

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, OH is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will operate ventilators and gas administration equipment, monitor patient responses, and assist with breathing exercises under physician orders.

Requirements include an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License and completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, with 1-3 months of related experience or training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Monitors patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Administers prescribed gases and aerosols under physician orders.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises and monitors progress.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Demonstrates respiratory procedures to trainees.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Breathing exercises

Staff training

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program

Active license required

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Aerosol generators

Environmental control systems

Therapeutic gas administration

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, OH is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will operate ventilators and gas administration equipment, monitor patient responses, and assist with breathing exercises under physician orders.

Requirements include an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License and completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, with 1-3 months of related experience or training.