Respiratory Therapist - Toledo Hospital
About The Position
When a patient has a severe respiratory condition, a Registered Respiratory Therapist provides the care they need in a general, clinical, emergency and/or diagnostic care area. You will help create a care plan, evaluate goals, and maintain communication with appropriate members of a patient’s health care team. In this role, you will help with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents as needed. You will also help orient new staff and contribute to the growth of others to strengthen the team. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Maintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice – Ohio and/or Michigan
- BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification
- NRP certification
- PALS certification
- Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care
- Membership in other professional organizations
Responsibilities
- Provide care for patients with severe respiratory conditions in general, clinical, emergency, and/or diagnostic care areas.
- Create care plans and evaluate goals for patients.
- Maintain communication with the patient's health care team.
- Provide clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents.
- Orient new staff and contribute to the growth of others to strengthen the team.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits
- Compensation programs
- Programs to help employees take care of their family, finances, and personal well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
