Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7a-7p

CCH Healthcare; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, seeks Respiratory Therapists to join our night shift team from 7a to 7p with increased wages. You will set up and operate ventilators and gas delivery systems, monitor therapy, and assist patients with breathing exercises.

The role requires completion of a respiratory therapy program and an active state license. Experience of 1–3 months or training is expected, with on-site duties and collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and gas administration apparatus.
• Operates equipment to maintain prescribed therapy parameters and administer meds as ordered.
• Monitors patient vital signs during therapy.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts therapy; communicates with physician about adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy details.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health staff.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Therapeutic gas administration

Patient monitoring

Education

One to three months related experience

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7a-7p - Increased Wages

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio,is currently seekingRespiratory Therapists to join our amazing nightshift 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: Full-time 7a-7p

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