Respiratory Therapist - casual

OhioHealth • Atlanta, GA

5d

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 preparing for and administering respiratory treatments, maintaining patient airways and providing respiratory support, performing invasive procedures, and responding to emergency and resuscitation calls. Responsibilities require a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

This is a casual position in Pulmonary Services, with night work and weekly hours as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and communicate information.
• Administer treatments including MDI, medication nebulization, postural drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and incentive spirometry.
• Observe patients during treatments; perform auscultation and check pulse and respiratory rate; notify medical or nursing personnel of adverse reactions; record pertinent information in patient charts; and tailor interventions to patient age, sex, physical needs, and developmental needs.
• Prepare for patient treatment by receiving physician and advanced practice practitioner orders, reviewing treatment requirements, prioritizing assignments, gathering and transporting necessary 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.
• May serve as charge therapist in the absence of a manager or supervisor.
• Perform duties with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree