Respiratory Therapist - NICU Weekend Option *Day shift*

nationwidechildrens; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 0.75 FTE weekend program, averaging 30 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts and weekend day coverage. The role emphasizes cardiopulmonary care and patient outcomes.

The position requires a CoARC-accredited degree, an active RRT credential, and an Ohio license to practice respiratory care, with BLS (and possibly PALS/NRP) certification as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care from a CoARC-accredited program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Develops and implements care plans, patient-driven protocols, and disease management programs.
• Assesses patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Promotes family-centered care and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care (CoARC-accredited)

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