Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Bellefontaine, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist (Temp)

Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 12
Contract length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Provide basic and advanced respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients under supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, education, therapy implementation, and evaluating therapy effectiveness. Collaborate actively with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Active Ohio or compact Respiratory Therapist license at time of submission
• Completion of registry exam within one year of graduation
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS (American Heart Association certifications must be active at start)
• Proficient in use of respiratory equipment including Blood Gas/Co-Oximetry Analyzers, Ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Apnea monitors, Saturation monitors, Hemocue, ECG, and End Tidal CO2 monitors
• Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, aerosol therapy, airway management and clearance, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and auscultation of breath sounds

Additional Information

• No COVID or flu vaccination requirement
• Work involves participation in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Experience with neonatal through geriatric patient populations

Specialty Experience

• Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level with registry exam completion required within one year of graduation

Employment Type

Temporary contract position