RESPIRATORY THERAPIST IV

The Christ College; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver critical and noncritical patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on the cardiopulmonary system. The role requires BLS with ACLS and NRP per area, and RRT credentials.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and education for patients and trainees. Prioritizes professional practice within licensure and department policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
• Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• Performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety.
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP.
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Skills

RRT credential

Critical care knowledge

AARC membership

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job Description

Delivers critical and non critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism. Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs.
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned dutie

Qualifications

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years preferred
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC). Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state. Current BLS with ACLS required and NRP for respective work areas preferred.