Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist specializing in cardiopulmonary care. The role involves applying scientific principles to treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction and involves interacting with patients and healthcare teams.

Applicants must hold a degree from an accredited program, be licensed in Ohio, and possess AHA BLS certification. The job offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Develop and implement care plans and protocols.
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate them effectively.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, full-time; benefits eligible. Competitive benefits package & pay based on experience level. 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.

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 a 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.

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