Respiratory Therapist - Work on Weekends

OhioHealth • Dublin, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Join an excellent team of respiratory therapists at OhioHealth’s Dublin Methodist Hospital. We are seeking a dedicated respiratory therapist who can care for a diverse scope of patients from neonates in the level II NICU to medically complex adults in the ICU and ED. This position will allow you to practice at the top of your license requiring critical thinking, collaborative decision making and independent ventilator management. You will administer diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and therapies including nebulizer treatments, MDIs, BiPap, Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP and more. You will also be responsible for evaluation of their appropriateness and effectiveness, as well as communication of findings and results to other health care professionals. Here, we support your growth and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to obtain additional skills in the NICU and in the PFT lab. Be a part of a healthcare family that values your skills, passion, and commitment to making a difference. This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles
• NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care
• Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care
• NBRC-RRT registry
• Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)
• CPR Certification
• Valid state driver’s license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and communicates information
• Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
• Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
• Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway.
• Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient.
• If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations, Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
• Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees