Respiratory Therapists 7a-7p

Louisville Gardens; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team. The position is full-time with a 7a-7p shift and features a $4,000 sign-on bonus. You will operate ventilators and related equipment and monitor patient responses to therapy.

Ideal candidates have completed an approved respiratory therapy program and hold an active RCP license. Previous experience is not required beyond basic training; certifications are required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through vital signs.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation;Orders repairs when needed.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Vital sign monitoring

Respiratory therapy procedures

Communication with physicians

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Therapeutic gas administration apparatus

Environmental control systems

Aerosol generators

Job description

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohiois currently seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our amazingteam!

$4,000 Sign On Bonus

Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7a-7p - Increased Wages

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under the orders of Physician.

• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.

• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.

• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.

• Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.

• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.

• Orders repairs when needed.

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• One to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Job Type: Full-time 7a-7p