Respiratory Therapists PRN Dayshift

About the Role

Kindred Hospital Dayton and Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a 97-bed hospital with 51 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, providing in-depth care for an extended recovery period. Our 46-bed behavioral health unit offers 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for adults ages 18+, including dedicated geriatric services. Located downtown Dayton near the I-75 and I-35 junction, we partner with physicians to deliver 24-hour clinical care seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, including monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, and patient assessment.
• Understand ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results.
• Deliver Respiratory Care procedures in all hospital areas as outlined in policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures.
• Develop, document, and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, and proper disinfection/sterilization.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
• Perform effective airway management, including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation, tracheostomy tube changes, and safe suction techniques.
• Initiate and perform CPR.
• Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube, and oral care.
• Implement one-way speaking valve trials per physician order.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
• Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness.
• Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program.
• Perform pulse oximetry, carbon dioxide gas monitoring, and arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
• Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and recommend modifications to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/students and precept new employees during orientation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
• Understand principles of lifespan growth and development to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy education as required for credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
• Current Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1 year of experience preferred.