Respiratory Therapist

TriHealth • Wilmington, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.
Job Overview:
This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
• Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT Upon Hire Required
• Other RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
• May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
• Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

What This Job Offers

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