Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

Schedule Notes:

13 WEEKS 3x12s Nights No Call 2 years experience preferred NICU experience preferred

Duties:

Job Description:
Delivers critical and non critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism. Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.

Job Responsibilities:
- Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. 
- In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned. 
- Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 
- Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. 
- Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs. 
- Educates/Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles/responsibilities of a RCP. 
- Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status. 
- Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications. 
- May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
-Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
-Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-1-3 years of experience.
-Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Education:

Required Education:
-Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state. 
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-NRP for NICU.