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

Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform duties per policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of service and quality; multitask and adjust to busy or stressful situations.
• Institute and assist with emergency measures such as Code Blue; proficient in infant, pediatric and adult ventilator support including CPAP and BiPAP to provide qualified emergency care.
• Assess and document patient respiratory status, review all provider orders, report problems to the health‑care team, and complete proper documentation and goal setting for timely and accurate reporting; coordinate with other departments to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are maintained for economical and safe use.
• Provide education to staff, patients and family members to ensure clear communication between Pulmonary Services and other BVHS associates and customers.
• Participate in departmental improvement projects, revise policies/procedures and equipment needs, and assist in implementing changes for efficient delivery of care.
• Follow department line of management, demonstrate good problem‑solving skills, seek guidance as needed, improvise when situations are not normal, and pursue self‑education on new equipment, procedures and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• 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 complete ACLS, BCLS, PALS and NRP within 3 months of hire.
• Positive service‑oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide age‑appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan, assessing patient data, interpreting information, and delivering care per policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing EKGs.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities such as walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more, have excellent eye‑hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine finger manipulation, and be able to reach work above the shoulder. Corrected vision, normal‑range hearing, and excellent verbal communication skills are required. The 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).