Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Location
Ohio
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 36 hours per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
- Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, arterial puncture, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations
- Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
- Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and the patient chart; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication
Required Qualifications
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and related respiratory care equipment
- Ability to perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
- Competency in arterial puncture and interpretation of arterial blood gas results
- Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
- Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
- Experience with routine chest X-ray review to assess patient status and identify need for further evaluation
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
- Engage in a broad scope of respiratory therapy practice, including advanced procedures and interdisciplinary collaboration