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

ProMedica; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts to provide care across all age groups, from infants to geriatrics. The role includes performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, making independent decisions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Compensation includes a sign-on bonus, competitive salary, and benefits, contributing to a fulfilling and impactful career in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist licenses required in Ohio and/or Michigan.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, NRP, PALS recommended.
• Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Handle emergency situations, including CPR and airway management.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Computer Information Input and Retrieval

Education

Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

Therapeutic and Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

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

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 526030

**Sign On Bonus: $7500

**Excludes internal candidates

ProMedica Bay Park Hospital caters to communities east of the Maumee River. Our campus includes a state-of-the-art community hospital with 72 private beds and a professional office building dedicated to doctors' offices and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as a treatment and diagnostic center. The hospital itself was designed with patient comfort and healing in mind, with wider hallways, single-patient rooms and an abundance of natural light.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages to include infants, children, adolescents, adult and geriatric population dependent on the area assigned. This individual performs the duties and responsibilities outlined below as assigned, under minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership team and the Medical Directors of Respiratory Care. The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs these assigned duties and responsibilities according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration. This individual will frequently make independent decisions regarding modification of therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures.


ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Achieves and maintains a level of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, as required per business unit, in accordance to departmental competency standards, which include general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:
• 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 suction, including tracheostomy, endotracheal and pharyngeal; cuff and ETCO2 monitoring, intubation and extubation; set-up, calibration, insertion (arterial lines) and maintenance of indwelling lines and catheters, and high risk newborn deliveries
• Emergency Care: responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and actively participates in patient stabilization, internal and external transports
• Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and analysis, specimen collection, continuous and/or noninvasive monitoring, bedside pulmonary function screens, spontaneous breathing parameters and electrocardiograms (EKG)
Note: critical tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital Policy.

2. Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but not limited to, the following:
• Gas administration, monitoring and analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders, cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse oximeters
• Mechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators, manometers, gauges, spirometers and EKG machines.
• Laboratory equipment for blood gas analysis
• Age specific patient care equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes
• Equipment disinfection and sterilization

3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highly
efficient and cost effective care, using evidence based best practice.

4. Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process, tobacco cessation and
respiratory care services provided, including instruction for home care equipment andmedications.

5. Assist with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students and residents, as
needed. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff and contributes to the growth of
others.

6. Understands and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital Policies and
Procedures for those areas assigned and is able to independently function in those areas.

7. Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.
Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate achievement of identified goals, record results and
communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team

8. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by leadership within the scope of
training and practice, including the ability to perform essential duties in other business units as
part of a shared staffing plan, as required.

**excludes internal candidates

• 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, and may be required at some business units. Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 49,000 employees, 12 hospitals, 2,500+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and 330+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, memory care communities, and hospice and home health care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit www.promedica.org/aboutus .

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ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization serving communities in 30 states.

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