Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Mount Vernon, OH

6:30 pm-7 am ($5 Shift Differential) (Every 3rd weekend rotation)

$40-45/HR + $25,000 sign on bonus w/ 2 year contract

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders, ranging from premature infants to elderly patients with chronic diseases like asthma or COPD.

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:

• Clear and legible documentation skills
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
• Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications as associated with the procedure.
• Documents all pertinent data on the PCN following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Performs EKG's, sends reports to ordering physicians plus physicians on the case. Records and files reports in the department according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• On call rotation.
• Work every 3rd weekend.
• Perform tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications:

• ACLs, PALS , NRP and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• NBRC certified Respiratory Technician or NBRC Registered Therapist licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Current State of Ohio Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.