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This job posting includes multiple openings. Available opportunities include: -Day Shift - Full‑Time/ Part‑Time/ Part‑Time Casual (PRN) -Night Shift- Full‑Time/ Part‑Time/ Part‑Time Casual (PRN) Sign-on bonus eligible: Full Time - $10,000, Part Time - $5,000 This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals.
This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor. Responsibilities And Duties: Maintains records and communicates information Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols. Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway.
Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations, Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data. Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Associate's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care Additional
Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR Certification For this position, in the Home Care department only,
include: Valid state driver’s license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable. Work
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