Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy, Full Time, Nights

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. 
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.  
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.  
• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure. 
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed using SBAR Model. 
• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students). 
• Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives. 

• Clinical Assessment  
• Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP  
• Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization  
• Hemodynamic Monitoring 
• Arterial Line Insertion  
• Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling  
• Intubation  
• Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion  
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)  
• Point of Care Analysis  
• Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management  
• Assist with Research and Student Education  
• Medical Gas Therapy 
• Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy  
• Incentive Spirometry  
• Autogenic Drainage  
• PEP Therapy  
• Flutter Therapy  
• Percussion and Postural Drainage  
• High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy  
• Ultrasonic Nebulizer  
• Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring  
• Suctioning  
• In-Exsufflator Therapy  
• Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry  
• Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation  
• Pulmonary Function Studies  
• Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises  
• Sputum Specimen Collection  
• EzPAP Pulmonary Expansion Therapy  
• Mast Trousers  
• Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage  
• Room Air Challenge for Neonates  
• Surfactant Administration  
• Insertion of Orogastric Tubes for Neonates 
• EKGs

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate's Degree 

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree 

• Graduate of a two-to-four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program 

• RRT credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of graduation or date of hire 

• Current State of Ohio License 

• Current BLS (with ACLS, PALS, or NALS for respective work area) 

• 1 year of equivalent experience 

• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease states and critical thinking skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 

• Demonstrated leadership ability in department and clinical settings