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

ProMedica; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Toledo. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide critical care and therapeutic services across a diverse patient population. You will be responsible for performing essential procedures, educating patients, and ensuring high standards of care. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient lives. Join a team recognized for its outstanding service and be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with RRT credential.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Educate patients on disease management and respiratory care.

Skills

Therapeutic Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

Patient Education

Emergency Care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzers

Job description

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

Up to a $20,000 sign on bonus depending on level of experience with up to a 2 year commitment.

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, depending on the assigned area. This individual performs duties outlined below with minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership and Medical Directors, following regulatory standards and clinical guidelines. The therapist will often make independent decisions regarding therapy modifications in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieve and maintain competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, including general care, critical care, emergency care, and diagnostic procedures, such as:
   
   • 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 and suctioning, including tracheostomy, endotracheal, and pharyngeal; cuff and ETCO2 monitoring; intubation and extubation; setup, calibration, insertion, and maintenance of lines and catheters; high-risk newborn deliveries.
   • Emergency Care: respond to rapid responses and emergency codes; perform CPR and airway management; participate in patient stabilization and transports.
   • Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and analysis; specimen collection; monitoring; pulmonary function screens; EKGs.
2. Safely assemble, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including gas delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, age-specific patient care equipment, and sterilization processes.
3. Understand and apply Clinical Practice Guidelines to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective care using evidence-based practices.
4. Educate patients on disease management, tobacco cessation, and respiratory care, including home care instructions.
5. Assist in clinical instruction and participate in orientation of new staff and growth of team members.
6. Follow all Respiratory Care and Hospital policies, functioning independently in assigned areas.
7. Complete accurate documentation, including billing and productivity, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
8. Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-unit staffing as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and current RRT credential from NBRC.
• Ability to input and retrieve data electronically.
• Licensure to practice in Ohio and/or Michigan.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred or required in some units. Membership in professional organizations encouraged.

The above list is not exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].