Respiratory Therapist II - Springfield - Emergency Room - FT/Nights

Company: Kettering Health Network
Location: Springfield
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist II - Springfield - Emergency Room - FT/Nights

US-OH-SPRINGFIELD

Job ID: 2021-31411
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Respiratory
KH Springfield

Overview

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $20,000 available to eligible applicantsKettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

**Possible Incentives for external Respiratory Therapist

• Relocation Bonus available (amount may vary dependent on the distance of the move)
• Returning employees must not have been employed by Kettering Health for the last 6 months prior to rehire To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)
  • Alveolar recruitment therapy
  • Lung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)
  • Aerosolized medication delivery systems
  • Medical gas systems
  • Ventilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patients
  • Bronchial hygiene therapy
  • Arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation
  • Non-invasive monitoring systems
  • Infection control procedures
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation
  • Bronchoscopy assistQualifications
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist
    • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio
    • BLS and ACLS
    • Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program
    • One year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
    • Must possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.
      
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