The Respiratory Therapist assess, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients.
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients
Assesses the status and immediate airway needs of the critically ill neonate, pediatric, or adult patient in the intra-hospital transport, intensive care, and general care environment
Demonstrates the knowledge an skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
Participate in the education of ACH staff, patients, and parents
Staff maybe temporarily assigned to an area throughout the ACH enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
Other duties as required
Other Information
Technical Expertise
Experience in respiratory care is required
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
Experience in healthcare is preferred
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required
Education And Experience
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required
License: Current OH Respiratory Care Professional license is required
Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required; NRP, PALS, ACLS, and STABLE certification is required within 1 year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment
Years of relevant experience: new graduates <1 year of neonatal/pediatric or adult critical care experience
Years of supervisory experience: None
Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Status: Onsite
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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