Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Ridge Healthcare Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Newark, Ohio, is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across shifts. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory therapy devices, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with physicians to adjust therapies as needed.

Responsibilities include charting patient data, ensuring equipment safety, and training staff on respiratory procedures. Active licensure is required for practice in the state.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory therapy devices under physician orders.
• Monitors patient responses and vital signs during therapy.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises and adapts therapy as needed.
• Maintains accurate patient charts and reports equipment issues.
• Inspects and tests respiratory equipment and coordinates repairs as required.
• Trains staff and trainees on respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Approved school for respiratory therapy

Job description

Flint Ridge Healthcare Retirement and Rehabilitation Centerin Newark, Ohiois seekingPRN Respiratory Therapists.

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:PRN