Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

Countryside Manor Nursing and Rehab Fremont; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

Countryside Manor Nursing and Rehab Fremont seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Fremont, OH. You will set up and operate ventilators and aerosol generators, administer therapies under physician orders, and monitor patient responses to treatment.

The ideal candidate holds an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner license and has completed an approved school for respiratory therapy. Experience is preferred, with flexible PRN hours to support patient care 24/7.

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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure correct parameters and to administer medicinal gases under physician orders.
• Monitors patient vital signs and responds to changes during therapy.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information and progress.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Countryside Manoris seekingPRN Respiratory Therapists to join our team!

\"Great Place to Work\" Certified

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFORRTS (RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS):

• 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 FORRTS (RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS):

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/EXPERIENCEFORRTS (RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS):

• 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 LICENSESFORRTS (RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS):

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Job Type: PRN

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