Respiratory Therapists 7p-7a

Solon Pointe at Emerald Ridge; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking full-time Respiratory Therapists for the night shift to join our caring team. You will set up and operate respiratory devices, monitor patients, and administer gases and medications under physician orders.

The role requires completing an approved respiratory therapy program and holding an active state license; evening/night coverage is required, with charting and equipment checks part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices to deliver therapy.
• Administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitor patient vital signs during therapy.
• Assist patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment and arrange repairs.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees.

Skills

Ventilator care

Gas therapy

Vital signs

Breathing exercises

Patient charting

Equipment testing

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program

State license prep

Tools

Ventilators

Aerosol generators

Job description

Solon PointeinSolon, Ohiois currently seekingFull-TimeRespiratory Therapiststo join our amazingNight Shiftteam!

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 - 7p-7a