Registered Respiratory Therapist- Travel Flex

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Job Description Summary:

This position administers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to facilitate the patient's breathing. Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.

Internal Traveler Program RTs will support multiple Hospital and FSED care sites based on business need and must be willing to be placed at OhioHealth site. Internal Traveler Program RTs will be assigned to a unit or care site for a specified period of time, as stated in the duration of the contract.

This position requires at least 3 years of inpatient experience some of which in the Critical Care setting and a strong clinical RT who is confident and comfortable asking questions and seeking clarifications when necessary. Internal Traveler RT must be independent, and able to adapt to unit specific needs. This position offers the unique opportunity to experience various care sites and/or units throughout OhioHealth.

SCOPE OF POSITION: This position reports directly to the Administrative/Site Manager, Clinical Manager, or Supervisor of the Flex department and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. They may delegate tasks to respiratory techs that hold a limited permit.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Maintains records and communicates information
Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows protocols.
Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial airway.  Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient.  If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,
Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator support.

Minimum Qualifications: