Ashtabula County Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Ashtabula, OH
1,001-5,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The position involves assessing patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, and developing a care plan based on the patient's diagnosis. The role includes monitoring, recording, and communicating the patient's condition as necessary. The therapist will perform advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes. Educating patients and their families about illnesses and providing information about community support groups and available programs is also a key responsibility. The position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, particularly in a stressful environment.

  • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment
  • Develop a plan of care based on diagnosis
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
  • Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
  • Evaluate respiratory practice and treatment based on patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families about illnesses and community support groups
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program
  • Prior experience in critical care preferred
  • Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred
  • Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred
  • Registered (RRT) or Certified (CRT) Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association
  • Competitive salary package
  • Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
  • Accident & critical illness insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
  • 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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