Respiratory Therapist

LionStone Healthcare•Lima, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders in a healthcare, long-term care, or acute care setting. The role provides therapeutic respiratory care, administers oxygen therapy, manages ventilators, and performs diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and provide care for patients with respiratory conditions. The position is located at Lima Care Community in Lima, Ohio, and is full-time on the first shift. Travel is negligible.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
Current and active Respiratory Therapist license.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Strong clinical and technical skills in respiratory care and ventilation equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams.
Ability to assess patient conditions and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Proficiency using electronic health record systems for documentation.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy best practices, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare or acute care setting; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory conditions through medical history review, physical exams, and interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, and chest X-rays.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop treatment plans for chronic respiratory diseases, acute conditions, and post-operative recovery needs.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices, ensuring settings meet patients’ respiratory needs.
Provide airway management, including suctioning, intubation assistance, and tracheostomy care when necessary.
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and adjust therapy based on clinical findings and progress.
Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record system.
Assess respiratory equipment function and ensure proper maintenance and calibration.
Educate patients and families about managing conditions such as asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea, and instruct them in using inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen equipment and in breathing exercises.
Respond to respiratory emergencies, including CPR, airway obstruction, and acute respiratory failure, and coordinate rapid intervention with the medical team.
Assist with stabilizing and managing patients during medical emergencies, including trauma or cardiac events, by providing respiratory support and ventilation.
Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis; interpret results and report findings to physicians for treatment planning.
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about patient care plans and respiratory treatments.
Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and contribute to discussions of patient progress, treatment goals, and care coordination.