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

UC Health•West Chester Township, OH

3d•$29 - $35

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 provides critical and non-critical cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages using invasive and noninvasive techniques, primarily in critical care areas. The therapist is in charge for the shift, making assignments, addressing staffing issues, and responding to personnel concerns. The role includes patient assessment, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, patient and family education, documentation, hand-offs, and collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The therapist also acts as a clinical resource and preceptor for students and orientees, and supports leadership initiatives. The position is part-time and described as night shift in the title; the introductory text also refers to a varied shift. The stated expected starting pay range is $28.69 to $35.47 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position is at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, part of UC Health, an academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification desired.
Preferred experience: 6–10 years equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide critical and non-critical respiratory care to patients of all ages using invasive and noninvasive cardiopulmonary techniques, primarily in critical care areas.
Take charge for the shift, including making assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues.
Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide clear treatment instructions, and involve family or guardians in assessment and care.
Identify patient physical limitations and behavioral health concerns, and adapt care to psychological, religious, cultural, and population-specific needs.
Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely; recognize and respond appropriately to signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Assess patients, perform and monitor therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, evaluate responses to services, and make recommendations based on outcomes in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Document information accurately in the patient legal record, maintain department records, and perform hand-offs of care.
Educate patients about disease states, wellness, and home care modalities.
Serve as a preceptor for students and orientees, providing meaningful learning experiences.
Consult with physicians about cardiopulmonary status, act as a resource, and support leadership initiatives.
Provide clinical assessment; ventilator care, BiPAP, and CPAP; ventilator transport; hemodynamic monitoring; arterial blood gas puncture and sampling; and assistance with intubation, bronchoscopy, and bedside tracheostomy insertion.
Perform bronchoalveolar lavage sampling, point-of-care analysis, cardiac resuscitation, respiratory arrest response, airway management, medical gas therapy, and aerosolized medication therapy.
Provide incentive spirometry, autogenic drainage, PEP therapy, percussion and postural drainage, high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy, ultrasonic nebulizer therapy, oximetry and CO2 monitoring, suctioning, in-exsufflator therapy, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and interpulmonary percussive ventilation.
Perform pulmonary function studies, breathing retraining techniques and exercises, sputum specimen collection, EKGs, and tracheostomy care; assist with Passy Muir speaking valve use and research and student education; and provide neonatal room air challenges and surfactant administration.