Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy, Full Time, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the night shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus! The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominantly in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues.

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed using SBAR Model.
• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students).
• Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives.

Listed below are the main services provided:

• Clinical Assessment
• Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
• Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
• Intubation
• Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
• Point of Care Analysis
• Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
• Assist with Research and Student Education
• Medical Gas Therapy
• Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
• Incentive Spirometry
• Autogenic Drainage
• PEP Therapy
• Flutter Therapy
• Percussion and Postural Drainage
• High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
• Ultrasonic Nebulizer
• Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
• Suctioning
• In-Exsufflator Therapy
• Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
• Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
• Pulmonary Function Studies
• Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
• Sputum Specimen Collection
• EzPAP Pulmonary Expansion Therapy
• Mast Trousers
• Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
• Room Air Challenge for Neonates
• Surfactant Administration
• Insertion of Orogastric Tubes for Neonates
• EKGs

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Required: Associate's Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate of a two-to-four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• RRT credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of graduation or date of hire
• Current State of Ohio License
• Current BLS (with ACLS, PALS, or NALS for respective work area)
• 1 year of equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease states and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership ability in department and clinical settings

Expected starting salary range for this position is between $27.33/hr. - $33.78/hr. The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

Join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.