Respiratory Therapist

LionStone Healthcare•Paulding, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders in a healthcare, long-term care, or acute care setting. The role provides therapeutic respiratory care, administers oxygen therapy, manages ventilators, and performs diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function. The therapist works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and support patients with respiratory conditions. Responsibilities include assessing patients using medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic results; administering respiratory treatments and managing ventilation devices; monitoring patients and documenting care in the electronic health record; maintaining respiratory equipment; educating patients and families; responding to emergencies; conducting and interpreting pulmonary function and arterial blood gas tests; and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
Current and active Respiratory Therapist license.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Strong clinical and technical skills in respiratory care and ventilation equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Ability to assess patient conditions and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Proficiency using electronic health record systems for documentation.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy best practices, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare or acute care setting; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess respiratory conditions through medical-history review, physical exams, and interpretation of tests such as arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, and chest X-rays.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop treatment plans for chronic respiratory diseases, acute conditions, and post-operative recovery.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices, ensuring settings meet patient needs.
Provide airway management, including suctioning, intubation assistance, and tracheostomy care when necessary.
Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust therapy based on clinical findings and progress.
Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record system.
Assess respiratory equipment function and ensure proper maintenance and calibration.
Educate patients and families about managing respiratory conditions and using inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen equipment, as well as breathing exercises and other strategies.
Respond to respiratory emergencies, including CPR, airway obstruction, and acute respiratory failure, and coordinate rapid intervention with the medical team.
Assist with respiratory support and ventilation during medical emergencies, including trauma or cardiac events.
Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis; interpret results and report findings to physicians.
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about care plans and respiratory treatments.
Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and contribute to discussions about patient progress, treatment goals, and care coordination.