Respiratory Therapist: PRN

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

11d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care procedures within the scope defined by Section 4761 of the Ohio Revised Code, as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Assistant Director of Respiratory Services at Firelands Regional Medical Center. The role provides respiratory treatments and care, assesses and plans patient care, evaluates outcomes, and responds to emergent and critical patients to maintain airway and breathing. The therapist communicates and coordinates with respiratory care professionals, physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients, families, and caregivers to support continuity of care. The position also includes documenting care, managing equipment and supplies, providing shift reports, and serving as a mentor or clinical preceptor for students and other professionals. Bachelor’s-prepared registered respiratory therapists serve as technical consultants for competency assessment related to moderate-complexity testing. Licensed therapists may also be assigned temporary relief charge duties as needed.

Requirements

Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.
BLS and Code Pink certification; Code Pink must be obtained within three months of hire.
At least six months of experience in an acute care hospital.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory care procedures within the scope of Ohio law and department approval.
Maintain ongoing communication among respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care, including communication between shifts.
Clarify physician orders; assign patient caregivers; prioritize patient and staff needs; assess patients; plan and evaluate patient care; instruct patients and families; document care; and collaborate with other health team members.
Respond to emergent and critical patients and maintain airway and breathing.
Administer treatments and deliver patient care.
Communicate patient information to caregivers, document information, charge equipment and supplies, and provide an efficient, concise shift report.
Mentor and serve as a clinical preceptor for allied health care students, nursing students, and other professionals assigned to the Respiratory Services Department for clinical experience.
For bachelor’s-prepared RRTs, serve as a technical consultant to assess the competency of personnel performing moderate-complexity testing.
Assume relief charge duties as needed if licensed; assignments may be based on seniority and credential or rotated among staff.