Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation; Ohio; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Norwalk, Ohio, is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to support patient care. The role involves operating ventilators, monitoring therapy, and assisting patients with breathing exercises.

Applicants must complete an approved respiratory therapy program, have experience or training, and hold an Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. PRN shift options offer premium wages and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

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 to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient physiological responses to therapy through vital signs.
• Assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts to obtain optimum therapy results, consulting the physician for adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient charts with identification and therapy information.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safe, efficient operation.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.

Education

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.

Job description

Twilight Gardens in Norwalk, Ohiois seekingPRNRespiratory Therapists (RT)to join ourteam!

Free CEU's - "Great Place to Work" Certified- Premium Wages - Excellent Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFORRTS (RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS):

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 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