Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

				Overview:

TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & TriHealth*

Cincinnati, OH 

Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Per Diem

*This position is to help cover census growth, paid time off, 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
* BLS certiciation required
* Current state Licensure required
* ACLS required upon hire

Preferred Experience

* 1 year of related experience preferred
			

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