Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our night shift team and provide high-quality patient care.

We offer increased wages and shift differential for evening and night hours. The RT will operate ventilators, administer therapies, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• One to three months' related experience and/or training.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory devices including ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Administer therapies and inhaled medications as ordered.
• Monitor patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises.
• Maintain and inspect therapy equipment and safety.
• Document therapy details in patient charts.
• Coordinate with physicians on adverse reactions.
• Provide demonstrations of procedures to trainees and staff.
• Order repairs when devices malfunction.

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

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 patients' 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 patients' 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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