Respiratory Therapists (RT) PT Days (casual)

CCH Healthcare; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs

Great Place to Work Certified

Premium Wages

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include setting up and operating respiratory devices, monitoring patients, and assisting with breathing exercises. Requires completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy and an active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License; experience level 1–3 months is acceptable. Part-time, casual role with weekend/holiday scheduling.

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 and aerosol generators.
• Monitors patient vital signs during therapy.
• Administers prescribed gases and aerosol medications.
• Assists patients with breathing exercises.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts for optimal therapy results.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and other staff.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Breathing exercises assistance

Education

Approved respiratory therapy school

1-3 months related experience or training

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

Twilight Gardens in Norwalk, Ohio

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):

• 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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