Respiratory Therapists (RT) 7p-7a

Solonpointehc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists to join their nightshift team. The role involves operating respiratory devices, monitoring patients, and ensuring equipment function. Ideal candidates will have completed an approved school for respiratory therapy and possess an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. This full-time position runs from 7 PM to 7 AM, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• One to three months' related experience and/or training required.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory devices.
• Monitors patient vital signs and therapy responses.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

Skills

Operation of mechanical ventilators

Monitoring physiological responses

Patient care assistance

Equipment inspection and testing

Education

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Solon Pointe in Solon, Ohio is currently seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our amazing nightshift team!

Now Offering - Increased Wages and Shift Differential

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 7p-7a