Firelands Health·Bellevue, Ohio
Performs respiratory care procedures and provides pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic care in critical, emergency, and acute settings. Maintains ongoing communication with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and accurate documentation of patient information.
Retention
Bonus: $5,000
Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
Career
Advancement: If you are interested in becoming a RN, the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is conveniently located within our health system and is in partnership with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Firelands College.
Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.
Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.
Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day.
We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
We will work passionately to make a difference.
Performs respiratory care procedures as defined under Section 4761 of The Ohio Revised Code as administered by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and approved by the Medical Director of Respiratory Services for Firelands Regional Medical Center:
Maintains ongoing communication between respiratory care professionals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to foster continuity of care.
Assures communication between shifts.
Adheres to safety policies.
Clarifies all physician orders. Assigns patient caregivers. Prioritizes patient and staff needs. Assesses the patient. Plans patient care. Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care. Instructs patient/family. Documents patient care. Collaborates with other health team members.
Responds to and is responsible to all emergent and/or critical patients, maintaining airway and breathing at all times.
Provides pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic care in critical, emergency, acute and subacute setting.
Communicates patient information to caregivers. Documents information. Charges equipment and supplies. Provides an efficient and concise shift report.
Maintains unit. Maintains equipment.
Supports department team. Works for a positive and productive work environment.
Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional; Registered Respiratory Therapist.
BLS and Code Pink certification. (Must obtain Code Pink within three months of hire date.)
Minimum six months in an acute care hospital.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish a friendly and cooperative relationship with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Analytical ability to evaluate patient care technique, service, and equipment.
Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
Requires an Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional certification and Registered Respiratory Therapist status. Candidates must have at least six months of experience in an acute care hospital and hold BLS and Code Pink certifications.
Market context
Ohio respiratory therapist openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals and other acute care settings, especially for candidates who already hold state licensure and RRT credentials. This role is competitive because employers typically look for recent acute care experience plus current BLS and Code Pink certification, while the benefits package includes 401(k), dental, vision, paid time off, and loan forgiveness. Before applying, confirm your Ohio license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.
