RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING

TriHealth; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across patient care settings, including ventilator management and diagnostic procedures. The role includes assisting in clinical education of RT students and ensuring appropriate and effective therapy, with ABG procurement and interpretation as part of routine assessments.

Candidates should have completed an accredited respiratory therapy program, 1–2 years of related experience, and hold Ohio licensure with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
• 1–2 years in respiratory care
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and relevant pharmacology
• BLS certification required
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Ohio

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management for neonates to adults
• Perform diagnostic modalities and ABG procurement/analysis
• Document care and update patient lists; submit charges
• May perform airway management and oxygen titration
• Support Respiratory Therapy student education and training

Skills

Critical thinking

BLS Certified

RRT/NBRC Registry

OH Licensure

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Job Overview

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• 1 - 2 years in a related field (Required)
• Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Other NBRC Registry or RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner Required
• Other Current Ohio licensure Required

Job Responsibilities

• Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
• erforms treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.
• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.

Working Conditions

• Bending -
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating -
• Continuous Learning -
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication -
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs. -
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading -
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning -
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community