Respiratory Therapist – Neonates & Adults Care Expert

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy across the medical complex, including adults and neonates, and to administer all respiratory treatments as ordered by physicians. The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program and compliance with Ohio licensure guidelines.

Final candidates will undergo background checks; a drug screen or physical may be required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two- or four-year school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must comply with Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure guidelines.
• Final candidates are subject to a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy procedures for adults and neonates.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and evaluate appropriateness of physician orders.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate therapy and communicate recommendations to physicians.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Education

Two- or four-year Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure guidelines

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy across the medical complex, including adults and neonates, and to administer all respiratory treatments as ordered by physicians. The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program and compliance with Ohio licensure guidelines.

Final candidates will undergo background checks; a drug screen or physical may be required