Respiratory Therapist Hospital (PRN)

5,000 Retention Bonus

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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.

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 Assistant 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.

Clarifies all physician orders. Plans patient care. Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care. Documents patient care. Collaborates with other health team members.

Delivers care for patients.

Documents information. Charges equipment and supplies. Provides an efficient and concise shift report.

Serves as a mentor and clinical preceptor for allied health care students, nursing students, and other professionals assigned to the Respiratory Services Department for the purpose of gaining clinical experience as part of a recognized course of study.

Bachelor's prepared RRT's serve as technical consultants to assess the competency of personnel performing moderate complexity testing.

Licensed therapists may be required to assume relief charge duties as needed. This temporary assignment may be based upon seniority and credential, or rotated through the staff. A charge therapist must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Professional.

Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Minimum six months in an acute care hospital.

Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Firelands Health