Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

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.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital-Respiratory, 10500 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242

Schedule: Full Time Night, Rotates Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits:

***Sign on bonus $30,000 with a two-year work commitment (For external candidates)


Job Overview:

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
• Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT Upon Hire Required
• Other RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
• May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
• Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

Other Job-Related Information:

In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year. This individual must also maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:


Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service


Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community