Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac ICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The position specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. The role applies scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system, ensuring best patient outcomes. The individual is authorized to access the unit medication rooms or bedside medication drawers in order to retrieve medications they are authorized to administer.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
• Offers effective preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant staff meetings.

Benefits

• Up to $7000 sign on bonus.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Pay based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees