Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Lab

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to promote optimum cardiopulmonary function and patient outcomes. You will apply scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat cardiopulmonary dysfunction under medical direction.

The role requires 32 or 40 hours per week, day shift, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A strong focus on family-centered care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care.
• AHA BLS, required.
• Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire.
• Additional certifications may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum and develops care plans.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates with the care team.
• Stays involved in data collection, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Overview

• Offering up to $7000 sign on bonus**

0.8 & 1.0 FTE available; working 32 or 40 hours per week

Day shift, M-F

Competitive Benefits Package & Pay Based On Experience

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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, 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"