Respiratory Therapist

Position Highlights

• Retention Bonus: $5,000
• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee‑centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
• Career Advancement: If you are interested in becoming a RN, the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is conveniently located within our health system and is in partnership with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Firelands College.

About Firelands Health

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do

• Performs respiratory care procedures as defined under Section 4761 of The Ohio Revised Code as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Director of Respiratory Services for Firelands Regional Medical Center.
• Maintains ongoing communication between respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care.
• Assures communication between shifts.
• Adheres to safety policies.
• Clarifies all physician orders, assigns patient caregivers, prioritizes patient and staff needs.
• Assesses the patient, plans patient care, evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care, instructs patient/family, documents patient care, collaborates with other health team members.
• Responds to and is responsible for all emergent and/or critical patients, maintaining airway and breathing at all times.
• Provides pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic care in critical, emergency, acute and subacute setting.
• Communicates patient information to caregivers, documents information, charges equipment and supplies, provides an efficient and concise shift report.
• Maintains unit, maintains equipment.
• Supports department team. Works for a positive and productive work environment.

What You Will Need

• Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and Code Pink certification (must obtain Code Pink within three months of hire date).
• Minimum six months in an acute care hospital.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident‑free workplace, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission‑based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.