Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Unit - Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $7000 sign on bonus

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. This role demands a thorough understanding of cardiopulmonary health, effective patient interaction, and the development of treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines.

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from a CoARC-accredited program, hold a valid Ohio license, and have current BLS certification. The position offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus of up to $7000.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and biomedical technology.
• Assesses, educates, and treats patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Develops effective care plans and patient-driven protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking and patient assessment skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Offering up to $7000 sign on bonus**

0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)

Day shift

Every Other Weekend

You will have the chance to work in several different units periodically, helping you maintain additional competencies.

Competitive Benefits Package & Pay Based On Experience

Accepting experienced & New Grad RTs

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.
• Assess 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, 41-60 lbs, 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, 26-40 lbs, 41-60 lbs, 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 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, 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

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet