Respiratory Therapist - RESPTHP 1027 NK#1

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Respiratory Therapist

JOB DETAILS

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45227
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights, no call

Candidates Required: Both local and traveler candidates

PAY RATE

• Local: $48 – $52 per hour, based on experience.
• Traveler: $1,800 – $2,000 per week, based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. The role provides respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient areas, demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism, and practices within the scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

• Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the State.
• BLS (American Heart Association).
• ACLS (American Heart Association).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience.
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

• NRP for NICU.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care and Assessment

• Perform and monitor patient progress and response to service.
• Assess patients and make appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Perform treatments as related to age-specific needs.
• Apply technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Perform all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned, in accordance with policy and procedure.

Education and Team Support

• Educate patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities, and safety.
• Educate and precept students and new orientees on the roles and responsibilities of a respiratory care practitioner.
• Participate in in-services and meetings, and complete competencies.
• Monitor all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Documentation

• Correctly record all information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.