IRP-Reg Respiratory Therapist (HS)

The Ohio State University

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University's career site is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for University Hospital | Respiratory Therapy. This position involves assessing the need for and administering various respiratory therapies, operating and maintaining equipment, performing diagnostic procedures, obtaining and analyzing blood gases, educating patients and families, and potentially taking on charge therapist responsibilities. The role requires a compassionate and sensitive approach to patient care and a commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in respiratory therapy.

Requirements

• Must have all necessary documents available when starting the application process.
• Must complete the candidate profile and update it if necessary.
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the need for ventilators, Bi-PAP/CPAP, oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with department policies and protocols.
• Communicates equipment needs to co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Sets up, operates, ventilators, Bi-PAP/CPAP, oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies.
• Maintains all types of ventilators, Bi-PAP/CPAP, oxygen and aerosol equipment in compliance with manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Stays up to date with the state of the art in respiratory therapy equipment.
• Demonstrates cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Assesses the need for all types of respiratory therapy procedures including hand-held nebulizer treatments, metered-dose inhaler treatments, incentive spirometry, airway clearance procedures, and continuous positive airway pressure treatments.
• Administers all types of respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies.
• Communicates the need for changes in therapy to co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Stays up to date with the state of the art respiratory therapy procedures.
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while providing therapy.
• Systematically organizes and prioritizes work to maximize productivity.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and departmental processes.
• Performs bedside diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and capnometry.
• Communicates the results of diagnostic procedures to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Recommends appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by diagnostic tests.
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while performing tests.
• Obtains arterial blood and performs whole blood analysis, including blood gas analysis.
• Recommends appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by blood gas analysis.
• Communicates results and therapy recommendations to other health care team members.
• Performs quality monitoring in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Assesses the need for and provides patient and family education with special attention to unique needs.
• Documents patient and family education results in compliance with departmental and hospital policies.
• Provides instruction and mentoring to staff and students as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for the over-all operations of the department as the charge therapist.
• Assures compliance with all hospital and departmental policies.
• Organizes workload of individual staff, and readjusts them as needed to insure quality patient care and maximum productivity.
• Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• Assess the need for, and assist in the arrangement of home oxygen and/or respiratory therapy equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed