Respiratory Therapists (RT) PRN

CCH Healthcare; Vermilion (OH); On-site; USD 3,857,000 - 5,786,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs

Great Place to Work Certified

Premium wages

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Twilight Gardens Norwalk is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists (RT) to join our Night Shift team in Norwalk, Ohio. The position offers premium wages and an excellent benefits package, with FREE CEUs and a certified Great Place to Work environment.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and therapy devices, monitoring patient responses, and assisting with breathing exercises. Requires official respiratory therapy education and active state licensure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies per physician orders.
• Monitor patient vital signs and response to therapy.
• Assist patients with breathing exercises and airway clearance.
• Inspect equipment and ensure safe, efficient operation; report issues to supervision.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Therapy administration

Patient monitoring

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Respiratory Therapy School

0–3 months experience

Tools

State license

Job description

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

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

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