Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Therapy, Part Time, Night Shift

UC Health•West Chester, OH

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Respiratory Therapy Department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The role delivers critical and non-critical cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages using invasive and noninvasive techniques, with care provided predominantly in critical care areas. The therapist is in charge for the shift when assigned, including making assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues. The therapist assesses patients, recommends therapeutic interventions, performs and monitors treatments, administers medications, and operates equipment safely. The position also involves documenting patient and department records, handing off care, educating patients and families, consulting with physicians about cardiopulmonary status, serving as a resource, and supporting leadership initiatives. The therapist functions as a preceptor for students and orientees. The department provides a wide range of respiratory services, including ventilator care and transport, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas sampling, aerosolized medication therapy, pulmonary function studies, oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring, and tracheostomy care. The role also supports research and student education. UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of its Clifton Campus and is home to the region’s only Level I adult trauma center. The health system combines clinical care with research and teaching.

Requirements

Graduate of a two- or four-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio.
Minimum of 3–5 years of equivalent experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric growth and developmental needs.
Clinical and technical skills to care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

6–10 years of equivalent experience preferred.
ACLS desired.

Responsibilities

Communicate appropriately with patients and families across populations and account for growth and developmental needs.
Provide clear treatment instructions and involve family members or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and implement interventions when needed.
Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns, abuse or neglect, and needs related to psychological, religious, or cultural factors.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely and according to department policy and procedure.
Monitor patient progress and response to services; assess patients and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Perform invasive and noninvasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Record information accurately in the patient legal record and maintain department records; perform handoffs of care.
Educate patients about disease, wellness, and home care modalities.
Precept students and orientees and contribute to student education.
Consult with physicians about cardiopulmonary status, serve as a resource, and support leadership initiatives.
Take charge therapist responsibilities for the shift, including making assignments and addressing staffing and personnel issues; assume these responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
Provide services including clinical assessment; ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP care and transport; hemodynamic monitoring; arterial blood gas puncture and sampling; assistance with intubation, bronchoscopy, and bedside tracheostomy insertion; BAL/PAL sampling; point-of-care analysis; cardiac resuscitation, respiratory arrest, and airway management; medical gas therapy; aerosolized medication therapy; airway clearance and breathing therapies; oximetry and carbon dioxide monitoring; suctioning; pulmonary function studies; sputum collection; speaking valve support; neonatal room air challenge and surfactant administration; EKGs; and tracheostomy care.
Assist with research and student education.