Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy, Full Time, Night Shift

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist for the Night Shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and competitive pay, with a focus on mentorship and a strong team culture.

The position requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program and Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with 3–5 years of experience (6–10 preferred). Expected starting pay ranges from $28.69 to $35.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
• Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience; Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication and provides clear instructions to patients and families.
• Identifies patient limitations and deploys interventions; supports behavioral health considerations.
• Performs treatments and administers medications; operates equipment safely and monitors patient response.
• Records all information in the patient record and hands off care appropriately.
• Educates patients on disease state, wellness, and home care modalities; acts as a preceptor.

Skills

RRT credentials

BLS

ACLS desired

Charge therapist responsibilities

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Ohio Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Job Description

Senior Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department

Senior Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Senior Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the varied shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

We’re offering a $10,000 sign‑on bonus, plus competitive pay, an awesome team culture, and a fantastic student pipeline that makes learning and mentorship part of the everyday experience.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities. Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
• Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
• Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience

Expected starting salary range for this position is between $28.69/hr. - $35.47/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed.
• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students).
• Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives.

Listed Below Are The Main Services Provided

• Clinical Assessment
• Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
• Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
• Assistance with Intubation
• Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
• Point of Care Analysis
• Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
• Assist with Research and Student Education
• Medical gas Therapy
• Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
• Incentive Spirometry
• Autogenic Drainage
• PEP Therapy
• Percussion and Postural Drainage
• High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
• Ultrasonic Nebulizer
• Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
• Suctioning
• In-Exsufflator Therapy
• Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
• Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
• Pulmonary Function Studies
• Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
• Sputum Specimen Collection
• Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
• Room air Challenge for Neonates
• Surfactant Administration
• Performs EKGs
• Trach Care

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