Respiratory Specialist

Job Overview

Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, also includes duties of those of an RRT, with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
• Demonstrates proficiency as specialist in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways
• Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), and ACLS if performing intubations
• NBRC registry or RRT RCP licensure in Ohio
• 3-4 years experience in a related field

Other Job-Related Information

• In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year.
• This individual must also maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR

Job Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift

Location

Bethesda North Hospital-Respiratory, 10500 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242

Schedule

Full Time Night, Rotates Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits

• Sign on bonus $30,000 with a two-year work commitment (For external candidates)

Job Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Straightening - Occasionally
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Always welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Always acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Always refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Always recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Always offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Always work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Always respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences
• Always respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role
• Always speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests
• Always value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating
• Always pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe
• Always be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste
• Always acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions
• Always show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community