Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Middletown, Ohio
Atrium Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Location: Middletown, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Facility Note: Level 3 Trauma hospital

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (listed as 18:00 to 6:00; the description lists 6p to 6:30a)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend and holidays required
• Attire: Hunter Green scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate degree in Applied Science or Respiratory Care, or equivalent
• Experience in a Critical Care setting
• Experience with Epic

Role Responsibilities

• Analyze, prioritize, and evaluate patient needs efficiently and effectively
• Assess, recommend, implement, and modify respiratory care procedures by protocol or physician order
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot, and wean patients from respiratory equipment (e.g., mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, medical gas therapy)
• Complete all yearly clinical and didactic competencies for assigned clinical areas
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and educate staff, physicians, and patients on disease processes, treatments, and medications

Unit Details

• The Department of Respiratory Care operates 24/7 with areas of responsibility throughout the hospital
• Primarily focuses on adult care areas
• Works closely with medical staff, nursing, other allied health practitioners, patients, families, and caregivers