Respiratory Therapist: FT 3rd Shift

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the 3rd shift. This role involves performing respiratory care procedures, maintaining communication between healthcare professionals, assessing and planning patient care, administering treatments, and serving as a mentor for students. The position is located in Sandusky, Ohio, a coastal town on Lake Erie.

Requirements

Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.
BLS and Code Pink certification. (Must obtain Code Pink within three months of hire date.)
Minimum six months in an acute care hospital.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs respiratory care procedures as defined under Section 4761 of The Ohio Revised Code as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Assistant Director of Respiratory Services for Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Maintains ongoing communication between respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care.
Assures communication between shifts.
Clarifies all physician orders. Assigns patient caregivers. Prioritizes patient and staff needs. Assesses the patient. Plans patient care. Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care. Instructs patient/family. Documents patient care. Collaborates with other health team members.
Responds to and is responsible to all emergent and/or critical patients, maintaining airway and breathing at all times.
Administers treatments. Delivers care for patients.
Communicates patient information to caregivers. Documents information. Charges equipment and supplies. Provides an efficient and concise shift report.
Serves as a mentor and clinical preceptor for allied health care students, nursing students, and other professionals assigned to the Respiratory Services Department for the purpose of gaining clinical experience as part of a recognized course of study.
Bachelor’s prepared RRT’s serve as technical consultants to assess the competency of personnel performing moderate complexity testing.
Licensed therapists may be required to assume relief charge duties as needed. This temporary assignment may be based upon seniority and credential, or rotated through the staff. A charge therapist must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Professional.