Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Diagnostics

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient care settings, including ventilator management and administration of respiratory therapies. The role includes ABG procurement/analysis, bedside pulmonary testing, and assisting in clinical education of students.

Responsibilities also include thorough documentation, updating work lists, and charge submission. May assist in airway management and oxygen titration within the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required).
• 1-2 years in a related field (Required).
• Knowledge of advanced cardiopulmonary physiology and related pharmacology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
• NBRC Registry or RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner Required.
• Current Ohio licensure Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ventilator management for diverse patient ages (neonates to adults).
• Performs respiratory therapy modalities and diagnostic procedures (HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKGs, induced sputum).
• Completes documentation, updates work lists, and submits charges by end of shift.
• May perform airway management and O2 titration as per protocol.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.

Skills

Respiratory Care Knowledge

Cardiopulmonary Physiology

NBRC Registration or RRT

BLS Certification

Ohio Licensure

ABG Analysis

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program Graduate

Job description

TriHealth seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient care settings, including ventilator management and administration of respiratory therapies. The role includes ABG procurement/analysis, bedside pulmonary testing, and assisting in clinical education of students.

Responsibilities also include thorough documentation, updating work lists, and charge submission. May assist in airway management and oxygen titration within the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.