Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7a-7p

CCH Healthcare; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists (RT) for the night shift (7a-7p) to join our care team. The role includes operating ventilators, administering therapeutic gases, and monitoring patients during therapy, under physician orders.

Required is completion of an approved respiratory therapy program and active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Experience of 1–3 months or equivalent is considered, with initial responsibilities on patient care and

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• The completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and gas administration apparatus.
• Monitors patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintains patient charts with pertinent therapy information.
• Inspects respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.

Skills

Ventilator setup

Vital signs monitoring

Patient breathing support

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program completion

Job description

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, is currently seekingRespiratory Therapists to join our amazing nightshift team!

Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7a-7p - Increased Wages and Shift Differential

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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