Respiratory Therapist - Bay Park Hospital

ProMedica•Oregon, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

When a patient has a severe respiratory condition in a ProMedica hospital, a Registered Respiratory Therapist provides the care they need in a general, clinical, emergency, and/or diagnostic care area. You will help create a care plan, evaluate goals, and maintain communication with appropriate members of a patient’s health care team. In this role, you will help with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents as needed. You will also help orient new staff and contribute to the growth of others to strengthen the team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed to provide respiratory care services by the state where work is performed
Current BLS

Nice To Haves

ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units.
Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

Create a care plan for patients with severe respiratory conditions.
Evaluate patient care goals.
Maintain communication with the patient's health care team.
Provide clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents.
Orient new staff.
Contribute to the growth of others to strengthen the team.