Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Part Time, First Shift

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate degree, Graduate of a two-to-four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Current State of Ohio License. RRT credential issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care within 9 months of graduation or hire date.
• Current BLS (with ACLS, PALS or NALS for respective work area).
• Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Patient Population & Clinical Care

• Provide age-appropriate respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Utilize knowledge of growth and developmental stages to assess, treat, and educate patients effectively.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, guardians, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Recognize and address physical, psychological, cultural, religious, and behavioral health needs that may impact patient care.
• Identify and appropriately respond to signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, or patient safety concerns.
• Safely administer treatments, medications, and respiratory care interventions in accordance with established clinical standards.

Direct Patient Care

• Assess patient conditions, monitor responses to therapy, and modify care plans based on clinical outcomes and physician orders.
• Provide both invasive and non-invasive respiratory therapies while maintaining compliance with departmental policies and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and availability of supplies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver evidence-based patient care.
• Maintain adherence to infection prevention protocols, including Standard Precautions.

Clinical Respiratory Services

• Clinical respiratory assessments
• Mechanical ventilation management
• BiPAP and CPAP therapy
• Internal and external ventilator transport
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
• Assistance with intubation, bronchoscopy, and bedside tracheostomy procedures
• Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL/PAL) collection
• Point-of-care testing and diagnostics
• Emergency airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Medical gas administration
• Aerosolized medication therapies
• Incentive spirometry and pulmonary rehabilitation techniques

Airway Clearance Therapies

• PEP Therapy
• Percussion and Postural Drainage
• High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation
• In-Exsufflator Therapy
• Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
• Oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, and end-tidal CO₂ monitoring
• Pulmonary function testing
• Sputum specimen collection
• Passy-Muir speaking valve support
• Neonatal room air challenges
• Surfactant administration
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) performance

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, and patient responses within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and charge capture.
• Utilize SBAR and other approved communication methods to ensure effective care transitions and handoffs.
• Communicate patient status changes and care needs to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, wellness strategies, home‑care modalities, and safety practices.
• Provide educational resources that support patient understanding and treatment adherence.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to students, new hires, and clinical staff as needed.

Leadership & Professional Practice

• Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members regarding cardiopulmonary care.
• Support departmental goals, quality initiatives, and organizational leadership strategies.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Participate in committees, shared governance, quality improvement activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication.
• Utilize downtime productively to support departmental operations, education, and patient care initiatives.

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