• Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

    Select Medical (Cincinnati, OH)


    Overview

    TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital

    *Partnering with Select Medical*

     

    Cincinnati, OH

     

    Respiratory Therapist (RT)

     

    PRN/Per Diem

    Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

    **Requires at least one weekend shift in a six week period** .

     

    Pay: $38.00 Per Hour

     

    _Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends_

    Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

    Job Duties Include:

    + Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

    + Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.

    + Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.

    + Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.

    + Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent

    + BLScertificationrequired

    + Current state Licensure required

    + ACLS required upon hire

    Preferred Experience

    + 1 year of related experience preferred

     

    Additional Data

     

    Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

    Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

    + Brain Injury

    + Spinal Cord Injury

    + Stroke

    + Amputation

    + Neurological Disorders

    + Orthopedic Conditions

    + Multiple Traumas

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans_

     

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    **Job ID** _323674_

    **Experience (Years)** _2_

    **Category** _Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist_

    **Street Address** _2155 Dana Avenue_

    **Min** _USD $38.00/Hr._

    **Max** _USD $38.00/Hr._