Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Lima, Ohio
Kindred Hospital - Lima

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Ohio, Lima

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Location: Lima, Ohio
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services to both inpatients and outpatients, following approved protocols and department policies. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
• Maintaining airways and ventilator management
• Insertion of arterial lines and intubations
• Performing pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases

Requirements

• Licensure & Certification:

  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
  • Ohio Respiratory Therapist license
  • ACLS & BLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy specialty
• Additional:

  • Must follow submission protocols for consideration

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must be prepared to provide documentation of certifications and licensure.
• The position may require flexibility in floating to other units (details to be confirmed).
• Work schedule, EMR system, and other facility-specific details to be discussed during the interview process.