Respiratory Specialist

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, with the duties of a registered respiratory therapist and specialized knowledge and skills in critical care, airway management, advanced life support, and mechanical ventilation for patients of all ages. The role includes first-line adult or neonatal intubation and newborn transport, and serving as a preceptor for residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.

To remain in the position, the specialist must perform at least one intubation per quarter and six per year, maintain a 90% success rate over a one-year period, or repeat an OR.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• 3–4 years of experience in a related field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency and competency in managing adult and neonatal airways.
• Recommend, initiate, and perform specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat, or improve patient situations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates.
• Complete necessary documentation, update work lists, and submit all charges by the end of the shift.
• Demonstrate skill and proficiency in managing the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.
• Provide first-line adult or neonatal intubation and transport newborns.
• Act as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in advanced pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed