Respiratory Therapists Days

Louisville Gardens; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohio is currently seeking Respiratory Therapists (RT) to join our medical team on 7a-7p shifts. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, administering therapeutic gases, monitoring patient responses, assisting with breathing exercises, and maintaining patient charts under physician orders. Active RT license is required along with completion of an approved RT program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• One to three months of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Monitor patient vital signs and responses to therapy.
• Assist patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspect equipment and ensure safe, efficient operation; order repairs when needed.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Vital signs monitoring

Therapy administration

Patient care

Education

Approved RT program

Tools

Ventilators

Gas administration devices

Aerosol generators

Job description

Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Ohiois currently seekingRespiratory 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

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