Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Dayton, OH
Employment Type: Per Diem
Job Description
DGADA Staffing Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem opportunities in Dayton, OH. In this role, you will deliver specialized pediatric respiratory care to pediatric patients with complex cardiopulmonary conditions, acute trauma, burn injuries, and post-operative recovery needs. You will manage mechanical ventilation, administer aerosol therapies, perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, and document care in EPIC EMR.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and administer cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic treatments to pediatric patients.
- Manage, initiate, and monitor mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems.
- Administer prescribed respiratory medications, aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and laboratory analysis.
- Respond to clinical emergencies, airway management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in critical care settings (ICU/PICU/Burn Units).
- Document all patient assessments, treatments, and response to therapy in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborate effectively with pediatric physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
- Active License: Current, unencumbered Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP / RT) license.
- Pediatric Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care pediatric experience (2 years of respiratory therapy in an ICU setting preferred) within the last 5 years.
- EMR Experience: Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience.
- Certifications:
- Active NBRC RRT or CRT credential
- Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider
- Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Provider
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate or Bachelor degree).
- Pre-Placement Clearances:
- Background check clearance (Checkr Alias + State + EDU + VOE)
- Drug Screen clearance
- Annual Physical Exam & TB Screening clearance
- Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hep B, Annual Flu shot)