Travel Respiratory Therapist
Dayton, OH
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3x12 hrs, Nights

Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapist to work in Respiratory Care Services.

13-week contract
Shift: 6p-6:30am; every other weekend and holiday required
Attire: Hunter Green scrubs

Must have two years of experience as an RRT. Critical Care Experience

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
- Type of degree: Applied Science or Equivalent
- Area of study or major: Respiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration

- Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License, Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
- BLS and ACLS through AHA is required.

Knowledge/Skills

- Ability to analyze, prioritize and evaluate patient needs in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to assess, recommend, implement and modify respiratory care procedures by protocol or by physician order.
- Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot and wean patients from various respiratory equipment. Ex. Mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, medical gas therapy.
- Must be able to complete all clinical and didactic yearly competencies for clinical areas assigned.
- Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Possesses ability to educate staff, physicians and patients related disease process, treatment and/or medications.