Respiratory Therapist PFT Lab

OhioHealth • Pickerington, OH

135d

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. 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.

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.
• Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care.
• NBRC-RRT registry.
• Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable).
• CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver's license (for Home Care department).
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years old.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Proof of insurance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs intubation in emergency situations, if applicable, per care-site policy.
• Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures.
• Assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree