Rrt(nicu) - Nights - Respiratory Therapy

Part time

Shift
12 Hour Night Shift

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures.

Provide Respiratory Care, ensure an environment of patient safety, promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibit professionalism in the care of patients and their families.

Perform duties or responsibilities outside the normal routine care of the patient.

Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests and education in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.

Record information/patient assessment on the patient’s medical record and maintain departmental records.

Precept new employees as requested and participate in students clinical rotations.

Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff and other health care disciplines regarding patient care, treatment and/or plan of care.

Successful completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.

Licensure / Certification: Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio and National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT

Experience: Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures such as aerosolized delivery of medication, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting day one.

Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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