Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, Ohio
Christ Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Ohio, Cincinnati

Job Description

• Deliver critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Provide respiratory care in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Practice within the scope of licensure and demonstrate professionalism.
• Perform and monitor patient progress and response to respiratory care services.
• Assess patients and recommend therapeutic interventions based on outcomes.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Accurately document all patient information and maintain department records.
• Educate patients on disease states, wellness, home care modalities, and safety tailored to age-specific needs.
• Educate and precept students and new staff on respiratory care roles and responsibilities.
• Consult with physicians regarding cardiopulmonary status.
• Participate in in-services, meetings, and complete competencies.
• May assume charge or team leader responsibilities and other assigned duties.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a Respiratory Therapy program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Critical care knowledge related to cardiopulmonary disease states.

Additional Information

• Active membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) is preferred.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.