The Respiratory Therapist specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function by assessing, treating, and educating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They develop and implement evidence-based care plans and participate in an interdisciplinary care model to ensure best patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from a CoARC-accredited program and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC. A current Ohio license to practice respiratory care and AHA BLS certification are also required.
Additional Job Description 0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week, Day shift or Night shift, benefits eligible $44.50 per hour base pay Night Shift receives an additional $3.50 per hour shift differential
Summary: Specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health. Applies scientific principles to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system, ensuring best patient outcomes. Authorized to access the unit medication rooms or bedside medication drawers in order to retrieve medications they are authorized to administer.
Job Description
Essential Functions: Applies knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology. Offers effective preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum. Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach. Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team. Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant staff meetings and then reporting information and updates back to staff. Education Requirement: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program, required. Licensure Requirement: Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, required. Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care, required.
Certifications
AHA BLS, required. Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire. Additional certifications may be required after hire.
Skills
Critical thinking and patient or environment assessment skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents, and hospital staff.
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