Our Client, a Acute Care Medical Facility company, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist for their Cincinnati, OH location.
Responsibilities :
- Delivers critical and non critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
- Provides respiratory care in in-patient and out-patient areas.
- Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism.
- Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.
- Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service.
- Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
- In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
- Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
- Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety.
- Treatments performed as related to age specific needs.
- Educates / Precepts students and new orientee's to the roles / responsibilities of a RCP.
- Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
- Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies.
- Monitors all department communications.
- May be responsible for charge / team leader roles and other assigned duties.
Requirements :
Credentials of RRT issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.Must demonstrate critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.Required Certifications & Licensure :Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state.BLS (American Heart Assoc.)ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)Preferred :
1-3 years of experience.Prefer active membership in American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).NRP for NICU.2 years experience preferred NICU experience preferredWhy Should You Apply?
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Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesAs an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws