Registered Respiratory Therapist - (Nights) FT

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community. Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”. Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”. Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare. Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. Position Highlights Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist - 90% FT Nights Salary: Based on years of experience. Work Life Balance: Nights - 3 Shifts Weekly (7p-7:30a) Location/Department: Respiratory Therapy Why Adena? Community-centered decision making Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration Competitive compensation and benefits Growth-focused culture Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes Does Adena offer growth opportunities? Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity. Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through: Emerging leader and leadership development programs Tuition assistance and education support Skill-building and lateral career opportunities Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

Requirements

Associate Degree with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy
Licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and Registered by the (NBRC) National Board for Respiratory Care
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support and NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Completed Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation program completion required.

Nice To Haves

American Medical Association (AMA) approved associate degree program for Respiratory Therapy.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care, emergency and diagnostic respiratory care procedures.

Responsibilities

Carries out physician orders according to protocols, best practices, and respiratory care policies.
Accurate and timely completion of patient assessment involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function and treatment effectiveness, and patient/family education to contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Accurate and timely documentation/recording and communication of patient assessment findings, treatment effectiveness and outcomes.
Effective management and evaluation of critical/hazardous procedures in collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.
Accurately performs diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with recognition of arrhythmias.
Accurately administers medications for the testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.
Assists with new employee orientation and annual competency skills evaluations.
Takes an active department leadership role in Quality Improvement Processes.