Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Document Management, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Oximetry, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Physical Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Testing, Tracheotomy
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (Night)
LocationOhio
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
- Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
- Manage mechanical ventilation including setup, self-testing, operation, and monitoring of various ventilatory equipment; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform 12-lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines and conduct routine review of patient chest x-rays
- Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
Required Qualifications- Active Respiratory Therapist license within the state of Ohio
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and airway management
- Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret blood gas results to assess ventilation efficiency
- Experience performing pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning techniques
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and function effectively during night shift hours
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
- Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
- Experience assisting with bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy procedures
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
- Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory therapy techniques
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing