Respiratory Therapist RRT

Respiratory Therapist RRT Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

FULL TIME NIGHT SHIFT RRT NEEDED

• Competitive Wages
• Weekend Shift Differential
• Night Shift Differential
• Respiratory Students with Limited Permit Welcome

• Benefits:

• Time and a half on Holidays Medial, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance after 60 days Supplemental Insurance through Colonial Life after 60 days Annual Performance Raises 401k Friendly, Team-Oriented, Work Environment Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Green Springs, Ohio is a beautiful campus that strives to have an unparalleled reputation for programs, services, and exceptional care!

We provide specialized care services for patients requiring extended medical care and rehabilitation. Those with catastrophic or acute illnesses and injuries can work towards recovery. We also offer both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, along with a full respiratory unit that provides ventilator care and all respiratory needs. S pring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking full-time

NIGHT SHIFT

Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) for our long-term care (LTC) facility. As a respiratory therapist at Spring Creek, you will be responsible for the care and needs of our many residents and patients. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, than Spring Creek is where you should be!

Requirements:

• Must have current Ohio Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• No experience necessary, we welcome new grads!

Duties and Responsibilities of our Respiratory Therapist include but not limited to the following: Administers proficiently IPPB therapy, incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy and postural drainage/percussion. Initiates, monitors and maintains oxygen and humidity therapy. Monitors patients on continuous therapy. Performs arterial punctures and blood gas analysis. Draws and prepares medications to be used during IPPB and aerosol therapy. Assembles suction equipment for patient use throughout the facility and perform suctioning procedures as required. Performs pulmonary screening under the direction of a physician and calculates the results, assuring that they are recorded on the patient's chart. Performs patient evaluations, work-ups and therapy recommendations when needed or required. Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. Initiates, maintains and modifies mechanical ventilation. Performs pulse oximetry checks, continuous monitoring and monitor down loading/printing. When work permits, assist with nursing duties, including but not limited to answering call lights, vitals, grooming, bathing, dressing, transportation and transferring. Surveys Blood Analyzer's quality control and daily maintenance. Ensures documentation of treatments and patient program. Charts pertinent information on patients' treatment sheets and reports information to other therapists and technicians on the recorded shift report. Performs routine maintenance, cleaning and sterilizing techniques. Assists the director in evaluating equipment functioning and administration of therapy. Assists in instructing other hospital personnel in technique procedures and use of equipment as related to respiratory care. Assists in the development of manuals, guides, records and other informational materials for the department. Participates on committees and special task forces as needed. Monitors supplies and reports any needs for reordering to designated person. Ensures the confidentiality of patient/resident and facility information. Maintains professional working relationships and positive guest relations by working closely with patients, residents, families and nursing staff. Maintains a safe and clean working environment.