respiratory_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: The Christ Hospital – 2139 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH
State License: OH
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 13 WEEKS3x12s NightsNo Call2 years experience preferredNICU experience preferred 3
Guaranteed Hours: 36.00
Description: Specialty: Respiratory TherapistFacility: The Christ HospitalState License: OHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 13 WEEKS3x12s NightsNo Call2 years experience preferredNICU experience preferred 3×12 HrGuaranteed Hours: 36.00Description: Job Description: 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 in in-patient and out-patient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism. Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act. Job Responsibilities: – Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. – In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned. – Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. – Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. – Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs. – Educates/Precepts students and new orientee’s to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP. – Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status. – Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications. – May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties. Schedule Notes:13 WEEKS3x12s NightsNo Call2 years experience preferredNICU experience preferredSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.-Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states. Preferred Skills & Experience:-1-3 years of experience.-Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).Education: Required Education:-Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential. Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state. -BLS (American Heart Assoc.)-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-NRP for NICU.Job Category: Clinical-AlliedMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Requested Time Off: N/AShift Schedule: NightWorker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; Night 13 WEEKS3x12s NightsNo Call2 years experience preferredNICU experience preferred 3×12 Hr