Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

CCH Healthcare; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased wages

Shift differential

Night shift

Job summary

Northcrest Rehab and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our night shift team.

This full-time RT position offers increased wages, a shift differential, and the opportunity to work 7a–7p with diverse responsibilities in patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training.
• Full-time availability for night shift 7a–7p.

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 and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient vital signs and physiological responses to therapy.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation; coordinates repairs as needed.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.

Education

Graduation from an approved school for respiratory therapy

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

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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