Night Shift Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Contract 7 PM - 7 AM (Hiring Immediately)

Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Trains and acts as a resource for respiratory department technicians. * This is a Full time, Contract position * This is up to 72 hours per pay period ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments. · Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures. · Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests. · Records patient treatment, response, and progress. · Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment. · Responds to code blue calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR. · Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. · Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders. · Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. · Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas, concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. · Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. · Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. · Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. · Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. · Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions. · Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. · Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. · Orders repairs when needed. · Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. · Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy school accredited by the Committee for Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association. · Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Licensed through the Ohio Respiratory Care Board. · One year healthcare experience preferred. · CPR - approved by the American Heart Association. · ACLS - approved by the American Heart Association. Compensation details: 60-60 Hourly Wage PI98853fef73af-29400-40991656