Respiratory Therapist

Heinzerling Community • Columbus, OH

11d • $35

About The Position

At Heinzerling Community, our mission is to provide a loving and nurturing environment that enriches the development, education, and quality of life of individuals who have severe and profound developmental disabilities. Resident length of stay is measured in decades rather than days.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Respiratory Therapist who will provide high quality respiratory care for children and adult residents. Respiratory Therapists
at Heinzerling Community have the opportunity to treat our specialized population as part of the best ventilator program for the DD population in Central Ohio. We are growing and advancing our ventilator program using state-of-the-art patient monitoring equipment.

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Heinzerling Community is a Substance Free Workplace and does not accommodate the use of drugs or medical marijuana.

Shifts: Day or night shift; full-time, part-time, or PRN

Summary Description: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for overseeing respiratory care under the orders of the Medical Director. The RT is also responsible for completion of all documentation, communication, maintenance of respiratory equipment, and continuing training of staff related to respiratory needs of residents, including those receiving ventilator support.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio license or permit for practicing Respiratory care
• Must maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid

Nice To Haves

• Chronic care and experience with ventilators preferred
• Experience with the Developmental Disabilities population and experience with individuals with highly complex continuous needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality respiratory therapy services for Heinzerling Community residents utilizing state-of-the-art patient monitoring equipment
• Manage acute and chronic respiratory care for residents in collaboration with the Medical Director and Nursing team
• Assist in the development and maintenance of respiratory-related policies and procedures
• Provide training for staff who are working with residents needing respiratory assistance
• Assesses knowledge and skills of staff who provide direct respiratory services
• Develop respiratory-related education for staff and families and train them annually and as needed to ensure competency
• Evaluate, track, and maintain respiratory-related equipment

Benefits

• Start earning Paid Time Off on your first day
• Awesome Retirement plan with 50% company match!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Build relationships with our residents that last a lifetime!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees