Respiratory Therapists (RT)

Solon Pointe at Emerald Ridge; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is seeking Respiratory Therapists for our Day Shift team to provide high-quality respiratory care. We offer increased wages and shift differential to support our staff.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, administering therapies, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining charts. Licensing and education requirements are outlined, with opportunities to train others and ensure safe equipment use.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training.
• Active state license required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory devices and ventilators.
• Administers therapeutic gases and aerosols under physician orders.
• Monitors patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient therapy charts.
• Inspects equipment for safe operation and calls for repairs when needed.
• Trains staff on respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Therapy administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assistance

Education

Approved Respiratory Therapy program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery system

Job description

Solon PointeinSolon, Ohiois currently seekingRespiratory Therapiststo join our amazing Day Shift team!

NOW OFFERING: Increased Wages and ShiftDifferential

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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