Respiratory Therapists (RT) PT Days (casual)

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Twilight Gardens in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking a casual Part-Time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our Day Shift team.

We offer FREE CEUs, premium wages and an excellent benefits package. Must be available: 1 day/week, Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and therapy equipment, monitoring patient responses, assisting with breathing exercises, maintaining charts, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• 1–3 months of related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy through vital signs.
• Assist patients in performing breathing exercises.
• Maintain patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspect equipment and arrange repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.

Skills

License

Education

Approved respiratory therapy program

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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