Senior Respiratory Therapist

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, Respiratory Therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Bethesda North Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team practices in a large, growing tertiary hospital and regional heart center licensed for approximately 397 beds. Our RTs deliver high-acuity, autonomous respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management, intubation, and active involvement in cardiac surgery recovery, LVAD care, and ECMO ramping. Bethesda North is recognized regionally for excellence in cardiac care and holds Blue Distinction recognition for cardiac services; the campus also serves as the designated trauma center for northern Cincinnati, giving therapists broad exposure to complex, time-sensitive cases and opportunities for clinical growth. We are a servant-led, team-focused department that emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) ACLS NBRC Registry
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Current Ohio licensure
• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology, other sciences related to Respiratory care, and relevant pharmacology
• Advanced airway management
• 3-4 years experience critical care

Nice To Haves

• To remain in this position, must do at least 1 intubation per qtr and a total of 6 per year and maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR rotation w/10 intubation.
• Annual CBE/CBOs must be complete

Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Directs and coordinates the department activities during assigned in-charge duty, for continuity and efficient functioning.
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.
• Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations
• Demonstrates leadership skills by mentoring, encouraging, and monitoring staff. Leads by example. Is viewed as a resource for others.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the shift and will ensure that the shift operates in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Making the daily work assignments, flexing staff, problem solving, being a resource person, overseeing the performance of staff, and representing the department in dealings with other areas.
• Serve as the department’s primary responding member to all code blues.
• Coordinate and provide the department’s core staffing for the coverage of adult intubations.
• Provide respiratory care in all patient care settings.
• Administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered.
• Participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis and hemodynamic and other noninvasive monitoring.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus $12,000 with a two-year work commitment (For external candidates)
• competitive shift differentials
• opportunities for professional growth
• comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree