Respiratory Therapists (RT)

Countryside Manor Nursing and Rehab Fremont; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 team. Premium wages and an excellent benefits package are highlighted in this posting.

The role requires completion of an approved respiratory therapy program, an active license, and 1–3 months of related experience. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, monitoring patient responses, and aiding patient breathing exercises, with equipment inspection and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Monitors patient vital signs and response to therapy.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises and therapy adherence.
• Maintains and inspects respiratory therapy equipment and charts.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Vital signs monitoring

Breathing exercises assistance

Equipment maintenance

Patient charting

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

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