Respiratory Therapists (RT) PT Days (casual)

Twilighthc; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking Casual Part-Time Respiratory Therapists to join their Day Shift team. This role includes essential duties such as operating ventilators, monitoring patients, and performing various pulmonary care tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, with the ability to meet specific certification and state license requirements, while providing care that contributes to positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

FREE CEU's

Premium Wages

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration apparatus.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy through vital signs.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure functionality.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Mechanical Ventilation

Respiratory Care Procedures

Education

Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy

Tools

Aerosol generators

Mechanical ventilators

Job description

Twilight Gardens in Norwalk, Ohiois seekingCasual Part-TimeRespiratory Therapists (RT)to join ourDay Shiftteam!

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

Must be available: 1 day/week, Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday

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:Part Time (Casual)

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