Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Solonpointehc; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our amazing team. You will operate ventilators and therapy equipment, monitor patients, and support physicians in delivering care.

Qualified candidates have a Respiratory therapy program completion and an active state license. Experience is welcome, but not required. PRN schedule offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Vital signs monitoring

Therapy administration

Patient education

Education

Respiratory therapy program

Job description

Solon PointeinSolon, Ohio is currently seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our amazing team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Job Type: PRN