Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans. Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in the patient chart and respiratory care records; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Canton, OH
Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Location
Ohio
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans
Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent)
Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in the patient chart and respiratory care records; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
Required Qualifications
Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification valid in the state of Ohio
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
Ability to perform routine chest x-ray review and interpret arterial blood gas results to assess ventilation efficiency
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience assisting with moderate complexity laboratory testing, including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
Why Join Us
Late August start dates available — an excellent opportunity to step into a dynamic respiratory care environment with a broad scope of clinical practice
Work with a supportive staffing partner dedicated to matching skilled therapists with facilities where they can make a meaningful impact