RRT / Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time - Nights

ProMedica; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including critical and emergency procedures, while ensuring patient safety and education. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited program, possess strong clinical skills, and hold necessary certifications. With a supportive environment dedicated to patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Must maintain RRT credential by the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Provide education on respiratory care services and disease processes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical gas delivery

Medication administration

Ventilation management

Airway management

CPR and emergency response

Patient education

Computer information retrieval

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Therapeutic and diagnostic equipment

Job description

RRT / Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time - Nights - (85162)

$15,000 sign on bonus for external candidates only with a 2 year commitment to the organization

ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania, OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages, dependent on the area assigned. This individual performs duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership team and the Medical Directors of Respiratory Care. Responsibilities include making independent decisions regarding modification of therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieves and maintains competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including:
   • General Care: patient identification and assessment, medical gas delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI/DPI, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and hyperinflation therapy.
   • Critical Care: initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; airway management; intubation and extubation; set-up and maintenance of indwelling lines and catheters.
   • Emergency Care: responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs CPR and airway management.
   • Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and analysis, continuous monitoring, and bedside pulmonary function screens.
2. Safely assembles, operates, and troubleshoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care.
3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines to provide safe and efficient care.
4. Provides educational needs of patients on disease-specific processes and respiratory care services.
5. Assists with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents as needed.
6. Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

• Education: A graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and maintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Skills: Must be able to input and retrieve computer information.
• License: Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice – Ohio and/or Michigan.
• Certification: Must hold current BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.