Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Mount Carmel East

Trinity Health•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures. The role involves providing Respiratory Care, ensuring patient safety, promoting evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibiting professionalism in patient and family care. This position may also involve duties outside of routine patient care.

Requirements

Successful completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio.
National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT.
Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures such as aerosolized delivery of medication, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.
Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests and education in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
Record information/patient assessment on the patient’s medical record and maintain departmental records.
Precept new employees as requested and participate in students clinical rotations.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff and other health care disciplines regarding patient care, treatment and/or plan of care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting day one.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Employee Referral Rewards program.
DailyPay - ability to see earnings daily and transfer money any time before payday.
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.