Registered Respiratory Therapist

Role Overview

• This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing.
• Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals.
• Maintains records and communicates information.
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway.
• Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient.
• If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations.
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• DL-HC
• Driver's License only if in a Home Care department
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• NBRC
• National Board of Respiratory Care
• The National Board for Respiratory Care
• RRT
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• American Association for Respiratory Care
• Additional Job Description: Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care
• NBRC-RRT registry
• Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)
• CPR Certification
• Valid state driver’s license for Home Care department only
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years old
• Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligible: Full Time
• $10,000, Part Time
• $5,000