Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Our client, an acute care medical facility company, is looking for a respiratory therapist for their Cincinnati, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service.
• Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
• In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs.
• Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP.
• Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
• Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications.
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Requirements:

• Required Skills & Experience:
• Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Required Education:
• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
• Required Certifications & Licensure:
• Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
• NRP for NICU.
• NICU experience, 2 year's experience

Why Should You Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.