Respiratory Therapist; TBH - Full Time
About The Position
Firelands Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This position offers a $5,000 retention bonus and the opportunity to live and work in Sandusky, a vibrant coastal town on Lake Erie. Firelands Health is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare provider in the region, committed to being the best and preferred independent healthcare employer. They serve a regional service area of over 300,000 residents with a mission to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve lives. The organization operates under Core ACE Values: Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm.
Requirements
- Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- BLS and Code Pink certification. (Must obtain Code Pink within three months of hire date.)
- Minimum six months 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.
- Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
- Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
- Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
Responsibilities
- Performs respiratory care procedures as defined under Section 4761 of The Ohio Revised Code as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Director of Respiratory Services for Firelands Regional Medical Center.
- Maintains ongoing communication between respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care.
- Assures communication between shifts.
- Adheres to safety policies.
- Clarifies all physician orders.
- Assigns patient caregivers.
- Prioritizes patient and staff needs.
- Assesses the patient.
- Plans patient care.
- Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care.
- Instructs patient/family.
- Documents patient care.
- Collaborates with other health team members.
- Responds to and is responsible to all emergent and/or critical patients, maintaining airway and breathing at all times.
- Provides pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic care in critical, emergency, acute and subacute setting.
- Communicates patient information to caregivers.
- Documents information.
- Charges equipment and supplies.
- Provides an efficient and concise shift report.
- Maintains unit.
- Maintains equipment.
- Supports department team.
- Works for a positive and productive work environment.
Benefits
- Retention Bonus: $5,000
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- Comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health and wellness offerings
- Monthly employee events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
