Respiratory Therapists PRN

Solonpointehc; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our compassionate care team. The role involves providing respiratory care, operating ventilators and related devices, and monitoring patient responses under physician orders.

You will contribute to treatment plans and support cross-functional care delivery. Candidates should have completion of an approved respiratory therapy program and an Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License, with 1–3 months of related

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure prescribed therapy parameters and administers medications under physician orders.
• Monitors patient vital signs and physiological responses to therapy.
• Aids patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts settings to optimize therapy; consults physician for adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and health care staff.

Education

Respiratory therapy education

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

1–3 months related experience or training

Job description

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is currently seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists to join our amazing team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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:

PRN

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