Respiratory Therapist -Casual

OhioHealth • Circleville, OH

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About The Position

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate patients’ breathing. The Respiratory Therapist evaluates respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings and results to other healthcare professionals. The position may perform the role of charge therapist in the absence of a manager or supervisor.

The role includes administering respiratory treatments and therapies, monitoring patients during treatment, recording pertinent information, preparing patients and equipment for treatment, maintaining patient airways and respiratory support, and performing invasive procedures to support airway function and provide diagnostic data. The therapist responds to urgent and emergency calls, participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assists with transporting patients who require ventilator support.

As part of a High Reliability Organization, the position requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The listed responsibilities are an overview and may change; they are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Respiratory Care degree or certificate of program completion in Respiratory Care.
• NBRC-RRT registry.
• Ohio license; an Ohio Limited Permit is acceptable.
• CPR certification.
• For Home Care department positions only: valid state driver’s license, at least 18 years old, acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, and proof of insurance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and communicate information.
• Administer MDI, medication nebulization, postural drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and other treatments; observe patients, perform auscultation, check pulse and respiratory rate, report adverse reactions, and record pertinent data.
• Carry out interventions appropriate to each patient’s age, sex, physical needs, and developmental needs.
• Prepare for patient treatment by receiving and reviewing physician and advanced practice practitioner orders, prioritizing assignments, gathering and transporting equipment and materials, preparing medications, explaining procedures to patients, and following protocols.
• Maintain patient airways, including artificial airways, and achieve adequate respiratory support; perform emergency intubation when applicable under care-site policy.
• Perform invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling and analysis to support airway function and provide diagnostic data.
• Respond to stat calls, codes, and emergency response calls, and participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures.
• Assist with transporting patients who require ventilator support.
• Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree