Respiratory Therapists (RT)

CCH Healthcare; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium wages

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Countryside Manor in Fremont, Ohio is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our amazing team. Premium wages and excellent benefits package are highlighted in the posting.

We staff full-time, part-time, and PRN roles, with responsibilities including ventilator setup, patient assessment, and therapy monitoring. Active licensure and a relevant education are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and related systems.
• Monitor patient vital signs during therapy and adjust as needed.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises.
• Maintain and update patient therapy charts.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Patient assessment

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Countryside Manorin Fremont, Ohio is seekingRespiratory Therapiststo join our amazing team!

Premium Wages - Excellent Benefits Package

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, Part-Time, PRN