Respiratory Therapist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center • Coshocton, OH

55d

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, while considering the age- and population-specific needs and requirements of each patient. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during the shift.

Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio. It provides 24-hour emergency and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics, and is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center.

Requirements

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained current.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained current.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as an RCP is preferred.
• NRP certificate is preferred.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as an RCP.
• NRP certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, taking age- and population-specific needs into consideration.
• When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED