Respiratory Therapist (RT) - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures. The therapist provides respiratory care, supports patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and demonstrates professionalism in caring for patients and their families.

The position includes initiating and administering therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests, and patient education in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The therapist documents patient assessments and other information in medical records and maintains departmental records. The role also involves maintaining respiratory therapy equipment, communicating pertinent clinical information, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare disciplines, precepting new employees when requested, and participating in student clinical rotations.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two- or four-year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio.
• National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT.
• Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures, including aerosolized medication delivery, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care while ensuring patient safety, promoting evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and demonstrating professionalism in care of patients and families.
• Perform duties or responsibilities outside the normal routine care of the patient.
• Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests, and education in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Record patient assessment and other information in the patient’s medical record and maintain departmental records.
• Precept new employees as requested and participate in student clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff, and other healthcare disciplines regarding patient care, treatment, and plans of care.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition fully paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance, subject to geographic and position restrictions.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay access for eligible colleagues.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree