Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Day Good Sam Hospital

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in all patient care settings. Duties include administering respiratory care therapeutic modalities, managing mechanical ventilation, and assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy. The position also assists with clinical education for Respiratory Therapy students and participates in diagnostic activities, including arterial blood gas procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic procedures, and other noninvasive procedures.

The role performs respiratory care for neonates, adolescents, and adults, including ventilator management, airway management, oxygen administration and titration, and treatment and diagnostic procedures. The Respiratory Therapist is also responsible for documentation, updating work lists, submitting charges by the end of the shift, and managing the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.

TriHealth team members are expected to follow the SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors: serve patients, communities, and team members; excel in service and quality; respect cultural and individual differences; value others’ time and resources; and engage with courtesy, compassion, and appreciation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of advanced cardiopulmonary physiology, other sciences related to respiratory care, and relevant pharmacology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• NBRC Registry or RRT required upon hire.
• Current Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary documentation, update work lists, and submit all charges by the end of the shift.
• Manage ventilators for neonates, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Manage the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.
• Perform airway management, oxygen administration, and oxygen titration protocols as needed.
• Perform treatment and diagnostic modalities, including HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKGs, and induced sputum procedures for neonates and adults.
• Assist with clinical education of Respiratory Therapy students.
• Participate in diagnostic activities, including ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic procedures, and other noninvasive procedures.
• Demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed