Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Join Our Team at Shriners Children’s Ohio – Respiratory Therapist Wanted!
Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Why Join Us?
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Work with a mission-driven team dedicated to improving children’s lives.
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Collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Opportunity to provide highly specialized care in a respected pediatric hospital.
Hours: This per diem position will work 12-hour shifts on nights.
Responsibilities
- Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
- Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
- Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
- Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
RT license in state of practice
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months)
Preferred
2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting
2 Years pediatric experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist