Respiratory Therapy Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to manage respiratory therapy equipment and procedures, provide patient education, and conduct diagnostic tests. Candidates should have relevant education and demonstrate compassionate patient care.

This role requires assessing patient needs and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. The position offers the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment, adhering to clinical standards and departmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with respiratory therapy procedures under supervision is required.
• Ability to assess patient needs effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Provide education to patients and their families.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory therapy procedures

Equipment management

Compassion and sensitivity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Oxygen and aerosol equipment

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

Equipment (35%)

• assesses the need for oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with department policies and protocols under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• communicates equipment needs to co-workers or other members of the health care team as appropriate.
• sets up, operates, oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies in an efficient manner, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• maintains all types of oxygen and aerosol equipment in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and department guidelines, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• keeps up to date with the state of the art in respiratory therapy equipment.
• demonstrates cost‑effective use of equipment and supplies.
• identifies opportunities for improvement in the use of equipment and supplies.

Procedures (30%)

• assesses the need for all types of respiratory therapy procedures including hand‑held nebulizer treatments, metered‑dose inhaler treatments, incentive spirometry, postural drainage and percussion, and continuous positive airway pressure treatments in accordance with department policies and protocols, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• administers all types of respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• communicates the need for changes in therapy to co‑workers or other members of the health care team as appropriate.
• keeps up to date with the state of the art in respiratory therapy procedures.
• demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while providing therapy.
• systematically organizes and prioritizes work to maximize productivity.
• identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and departmental processes.

Diagnostics (10%)

• performs bedside diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and capnometry in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• communicates the results to appropriate members of the health care team.
• recommends appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by these tests, in accordance with hospital departmental policies and current clinical standards, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while performing tests.

Whole Blood Analysis (10%)

• obtains arterial blood and performs whole blood analysis, including blood gas analysis in compliance with departmental and credentialing agency standards, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• recommends appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by these tests, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• communicates results and therapy recommendations to other health care team members as appropriate.
• performs quality monitoring in accordance with departmental guidelines, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Education (5%)

• assesses the need for and provides patient and family education with special attention to the unique needs and special situations of individual patients and family members, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• documents the results in compliance with departmental and hospital policies.
• provides instruction and mentoring to staff and students as needed.

Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (5%)

• performs cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation in compliance with hospital and departmental policies.

Ventilator Management (5%)

• assesses the need for, sets up, operates and maintains all types of ventilators in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.