Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - LTAC

Stealth Care Staffing; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Care Staffing in Newark, Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PRN Day shift at an Acute Long Term Care Hospital. You will evaluate patients, create treatment plans, and deliver respiratory care for critically ill or complex cases, including endotracheal management.

Documentation must be timely and accurate. Requirements include an Ohio license (RT/CRT), current BLS & ACLS, ventilator/ABG/EKG experience, and at least two years of acute hospital experience; start within two

Qualifications

• Evaluating patients and recommending a treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical or complex conditions.
• Performing endotracheal tube/tracheostomy procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending a treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical or complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies.
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation and promoting quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis

ECG interpretation

Job description

Stealth Care Staffing is currently seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT) within an Acute Long Term Care Hospital in Newark, Ohio for PRN Day position (7a-7p)!

Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist:

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes/ trachs
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Requirements of the Respiratory Therapist

• Must hold current Ohio license and be registered or certified (RT/CRT).

• Current BLS & ACLS
• Ventilators, ABG, and EKG Experience
• 2-Step TB or Chest X-Ray (QuantiFERON accepted)

Required Experience:

• Experience as an RT working within a hospital setting preferred
• 2 years Acute Care Experience Required
  

** Start Within 2 weeks!