Adena Health·Chillicothe, Ohio
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory modalities to patients of all ages. They collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and provide clinical leadership throughout the system.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - 60% Nights PT
At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.
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The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic modalities to all age groups.
The practitioner provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other team members, the physician, and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes.
This position acts as a liaison with other clinical departments.
The individual provides clinical leadership throughout the system.
The incumbent has access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with other team members, directors and physicians.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist works under the indirect supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor.
Duties/Responsibilities
Carries out physician orders according to protocols, best practices, and respiratory care policies.
Accurate and timely completion of patient assessment involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function and treatment effectiveness, and patient/family education to contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Accurate and timely documentation/recording and communication of patient assessment findings, treatment effectiveness and outcomes.
Effective management and evaluation of critical/hazardous procedures in collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.
Accurately performs diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with recognition of arrhythmias.
Accurately administers medications for the testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.
Assists with new employee orientation and annual competency skills evaluations.
Takes an active department leadership role in Quality Improvement Processes.
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If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community — we’d love to connect.
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Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and registered by the NBRC. Required certifications include ACLS, PALS, NRP, and completion of an ECG interpretation program.
Market context
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