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Description
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Ohio
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift
Key Responsibilities
Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures according to policy.
Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and PleurX catheter drainage.
Perform tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed.
Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds.
Required Qualifications
Active Respiratory Therapist licensure or eligibility to practice in the state of Ohio.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment.
Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.
Experience performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal tube insertion and removal.
Experience reviewing chest x-rays to identify findings requiring further clinical evaluation.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a high degree of professional autonomy.
Late August start date provides time to plan your transition into this contract opportunity.