Respiratory Therapist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center • Coshocton, OH

32d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of Prime Healthcare, Coshocton Regional Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment. Thank you to all our amazing employees for making this possible!
Coshocton Regional Medical Center is a 56-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving East Central Ohio, providing 24-hour emergency services and acute care services, including a network of hospital-based physician clinics. Coshocton Regional is an Accredited Chest Pain and Heart Failure Center and has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety. For more information, please visit www.coshoctonhospital.org.

Requirements

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
• NRP certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED