Senior Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care (Night Shift)

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kettering Health Hamilton in Hamilton, OH seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-level respiratory care under supervision, including patient assessments, ventilator management, and therapy planning.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, ensuring equipment safety, and contributing to discharge planning. Ohio license, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS/NRP as applicable are required; on-site 12-hour night shifts are available.

Formación

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years).
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Ohio.
• RRT credentials from NBRC.
• Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP as applicable.
• Strong knowledge of acute/critical care and precepting ability.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Determine respiratory therapy plans in consultation with physicians.
• Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures.
• Operate invasive and noninvasive respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators and gas administration systems.
• Perform diagnostic tests to assess illness or injury related to cardiopulmonary status.
• Monitor vital signs and arterial blood gases; interpret results.
• Record all information in patient records and assist with discharge planning.
• Educate patients on disease state, home care, and safety.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for respiratory therapy students.

Conocimientos

Clinical respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Precepting students

Educación

AMA approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years)

Herramientas

Ventilator systems

Therapy gas administration equipment

Environmental control systems

Descripción del empleo

Kettering Health Hamilton in Hamilton, OH seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-level respiratory care under supervision, including patient assessments, ventilator management, and therapy planning.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, ensuring equipment safety, and contributing to discharge planning. Ohio license, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS/NRP as applicable are required; on-site 12-hour night shifts are available.