Respiratory Therapist - 26-15655

Respiratory Therapist
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Duration: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
Shift: Nights, 3 x 12 hours, no call

Job Summary
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups, using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. The role provides respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient areas. The therapist must demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism and practice within the scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act. Local and traveler candidates are both accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor patient progress and response to service
• Assess patients and make appropriate recommendations on therapeutic interventions based on outcomes
• Perform all duties of a respiratory care practitioner as assigned, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Accurately record all information in the patient legal record and maintain department records
• Educate patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities, and safety
• Perform treatments according to age-specific needs
• Educate and precept students and new orientees on the roles and responsibilities of a respiratory care practitioner
• Apply technical knowledge to consult with physicians regarding cardiopulmonary status
• Participate in in-services and meetings, and complete competencies
• Monitor all department communications
• May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties

Required Skills and Experience

• RRT credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Demonstrated critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states

Required Education

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)

Preferred

• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
• NRP for NICU