Respiratory - Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Registered Respiratory Therapist for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area. Key perks and benefits include:

• Industry-leading retirement plan employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7, making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.
• Employees receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafe, Coffee Bar, and Micro Mart.

Who We Are: At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.

Employment Status: PRN Working Hours: Variable Hours Shift: Variable Hours Position Reports to: Director of Respiratory Services

Department Description: Wilson Health's Respiratory Therapy Department is comprised of a group of specially-trained health care professionals who work under a physician's order to provide a wide range of breathing treatments and other services. Patients in need of respiratory therapy are often those suffering from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, AIDS, and other lung or lung-related conditions. Premature infants and accident victims often need the care of respiratory therapists as well.

Job Summary: Performs the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function, the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, the assessment of treatment effectiveness, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

• Set up, administer, and monitor all types of oxygen/humidity delivering devices and therapeutic modalities, including masks, cannulas, face tents, trach masks, and t-piece's.
• Set up and administer the following treatment modalities: medicated aerosol's (med neb), IPV, incentive spirometry, chest physical therapy, sputum induction, continuous nebulizer therapy, and metered dose inhalers.
• Set up and monitor all aspects of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive mask ventilation and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, and extubating as needed.
• Perform diagnostic procedures as needed, to include but not limited to: blood gases, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, peak flow monitoring, EEG's, and pulmonary function testing.
• Performs patient assessments and formulates care plans based on established guidelines. Communicates changes in the Respiratory Care plan with other healthcare team members.
• Performs daily maintenance and other maintenance procedures on the blood gas analyzers as assigned or required.
• Cleans and maintains equipment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as assigned or required. Assembles, inspects, and tests all equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Ohio Medical Board License
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
• Diploma from College based respiratory program.
• Registry or registry eligible by the NBRC.

Mission Vision Values:

Mission

To improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care.

Vision

To be the most trusted choice for care in the communities serve.

Values

A.S.P.I.R.E. Always Serve with Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)