Respiratory Care Professional - 36 hrs/wk, 3rd shift

About the role

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic and monitoring procedures in the clinical respiratory care setting. Participates in patient and family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and performs duties per policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of service and quality. Is able to multi-task work in a timely manner and adjusts to busy or stressful situations easily.
• Trained in emergency measures such as Code Blue. Proficient in infant, pediatric and adult ventilator support including CPAP and BiPAP to provide qualified emergency care to patients.
• Assesses and documents patient respiratory status, including reviewing all orders written by provider, reporting any problems to other members of the health care team, and following with proper documentation and goal setting to provide timely and accurate reporting. Coordinates with other departments to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures the use of all equipment and supplies are maintained to provide economical and safe use.
• Provides education to staff, patients, and family members to facilitate clear communication between Pulmonary Services and other associates and customers.
• Participates in departmental process improvement projects, revising policies/procedures and equipment needs, then assists in implementing the change for efficient delivery of care.
• Follows department line of management, demonstrates good problem-solving skills, and seeks guidance as needed. Demonstrates knowledge to improvise when situations are not normal. Strives to educate self regarding new equipment, procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional by the State of Ohio.
• RRT credentialed by the NBRC (no exception for those graduating in 2015 or beyond).
• Successfully completes ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and NRP within 3 months of hire.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of patient status.
• Must be able to interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing EKGs.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Requires excellent eye-hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine finger manipulation. The individual must be able to reach work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision, hearing in the normal range, and excellent verbal communication skills. This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus, restrictions apply.