Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shift. Weekends required.

Assignment Details: May be required to float between campuses.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience.
• Active RRT credential.
• Active state license.
• BLS certification.
• High school diploma or official transcripts.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation management and weaning.
• Proficient in noninvasive ventilation techniques.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and airway management.
• Ability to interpret ABGs and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Familiarity with aerosol/inhaled therapies and common respiratory medications.
• Skills in troubleshooting high-pressure alarms.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor patients requiring respiratory support.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain patient care and safety in a critical care environment.
• Provide education to patients and families about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize respiratory care.
• Document all care and interventions in the electronic medical record.

Compliance / Notes: Strict credentialing deadlines apply. Completeness of documentation is required prior to start. Immediate Ohio fingerprinting upon booking is necessary.