RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Registered provides respiratory care in all patient care settings. Duties include administering respiratory care therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilation, and assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of administered therapy. The role also assists with the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy students and participates in diagnostic activities such as arterial blood gas (ABG) procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic procedures, and other noninvasive procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of advanced cardiopulmonary physiology, other sciences related to respiratory care, and relevant pharmacology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NBRC registry or RRT credential, or Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
• Current Ohio licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilation for neonates, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Perform treatment and diagnostic modalities, including HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKGs, and induced sputum procedures for neonates and adults.
• Complete required documentation, update work lists, and submit charges by the end of the shift.
• Perform airway management and oxygen administration, including oxygen titration protocol, as needed.
• Manage the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.
• Administer respiratory care therapeutic modalities and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy.
• Assist with clinical education of Respiratory Therapy students.
• Participate in ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic procedures, and other noninvasive diagnostic procedures.

What This Job Offers

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