Respiratory Therapist III

daytonchildrens; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Staff Respiratory Therapist III at the Main Campus to deliver general, intermediate, and intensive respiratory care within a multidisciplinary pediatric team under guidance from the Neonatal/Pediatric Coordinator. Responsibilities include oxygen and aerosol therapies, airway management, ventilation support, blood gas sampling, sleep assessments, and family education.

Education requirements include an Associates degree; licensure as an RRT and Ohio license are

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required.
• RRT and Ohio Respiratory Care license are required.
• Experience with neonatal or pediatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, intermediate, and intensive respiratory care as part of a pediatric/neonatal care team.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, and ventilation support.
• Perform blood gas sampling/analysis, non-invasive monitoring, sleep assessments, and patient education for families.
• Assist with transport and collaborate with coordinators and multidisciplinary team.

Education

Associates (Required)

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Respiratory Care

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

The Staff Respiratory Therapist III performs medically prescribed general, intermediate, and intensive respiratory care as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team under the guidance and direction of the Neonatal or Pediatric Coordinator. Professional duties include: Oxygen Therapy, Bland and Medicated Aerosol Therapy, Airway Clearance Techniques, Assisted Ventilation Techniques, Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis, Non-Invasive Blood Gas Monitoring, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, CPR, Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep Assessment, Breathing Retraining, Home Care Instruction, Patient/ Parent Education and Smoking Cessation Counseling, In-House and Ambulance Transport.

Department Specific Job Details:

Education Requirements:

Associates (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

[Cert] RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care, RCP - Respiratory Care Professionals License - Ohio Respiratory Care Board