Respiratory Therapist Seasonal Option - PICU

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to promote optimal cardiopulmonary function and patient care across units. The role involves applying scientific principles, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with the care team to deliver evidence-based respiratory care.

Requires a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care degree, NBRC RRT credential, and Ohio licensure. AHA BLS is required, with PALS/NRP depending on unit. Sign-on bonus up to $7,000 with pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC and Ohio license (required).
• AHA BLS certification; PALS or NRP may be required depending on unit.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate findings to the care team.
• Develop and implement care plans, protocols, and disease management programs.
• Collect data, participate in quality improvement, and report updates to staff.
• Ensure patient safety and education for cardiopulmonary health.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

Ohio state license to practice respiratory care

Job description

Overview

Overview: **Offering up to $7,000 sign on bonus** Day and night shift openings. Required to work 36 hours/week for 22 consecutive pay periods, with no scheduled hours required for four pre-determined, consecutive pay periods during the summer months Accepting experienced & New Grad RTs Competitive benefits package and 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. 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. 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.

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
• Standing 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
• Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech
• Color vision
• Decision Making
• Depth perception
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Peripheral vision
• Problem solving
• Seeing - Far/near

Duties Disclaimer

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.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.