Senior Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver critical and noncritical patient care across age groups. You will use invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provide respiratory care in both in-patient and out-patient settings, and maintain professionalism.

Must practice within licensure scope. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, performing procedures, educating patients, and guiding students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
• 1-3 years experience preferred.
• Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state.
• BLS with ACLS required and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service; assesses patients and makes recommendations based on outcomes.
• Performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Records all information accurately in the patient record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on diseases, home care modalities and safety; tailors treatments to age-specific needs.
• Educates/precepts students and orientees to RCP roles and responsibilities.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver critical and noncritical patient care across age groups. You will use invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provide respiratory care in both in-patient and out-patient settings, and maintain professionalism.

Must practice within licensure scope. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, performing procedures, educating patients, and guiding students.