Respiratory Therapist - NICU Weekend Option *Day Shift*

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.75 FTE position averaging 30 hours per week. Weekend day shift schedule 7a–7:30p with 12-hour shifts. The role focuses on promoting cardiopulmonary function, applying scientific principles to identify and treat dysfunction, and ensuring best patient outcomes.

Authorized to access medication areas per protocol under medical direction. Responsibilities include assessing cardiopulmonary needs, developing care plans, and

Qualifications

• Must have an associate's or bachelor's degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care is required.
• AHA BLS certification is required; PALS or NRP may be required depending on unit; additional certifications may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and related biomedical engineering concepts.
• Provides preventative care, assesses and treats patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Develops and implements care plans and disease management programs per evidence-based guidelines.
• Delivers Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach and communicates needs to the care team.
• Participates in data collection, quality improvement, and staff meetings to relay updates.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview:

• 0.75 FTE, Average of 30 hours per week
• Weekend program day shift (7a-7:30p)
• 12-hour shifts
• Competitive benefits package & pay based on experience

Check out our Respiratory Therapy video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb9u3OtPsE

Job Description Summary:

Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Applies scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system, ensuring best patient outcomes. Authorized to access the unit medication rooms or bedside medication drawers in order to retrieve medications they are authorized to administer.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Applies knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
• Offers effective preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum. Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant staff meetings and then reporting information and updates back to staff.

Education Requirement:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, required.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care, required.

Certifications:

• AHA BLS, required.
• Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire.
• Additional certifications may be required after hire.

Skills:

• Critical thinking and patient or environment assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"