Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e., the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• 1 - 2 years experience in a related field
• Knowledge of Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology and other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT upon hire required
• RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, current Ohio licensure upon hire required

Job Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.
• May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
• Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities - HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

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.

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
• Walking - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Using Eyes - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

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