PT Nights Registered Respiratory Therapist

Shift:                      6:00pm - 6:30am

Status:                   Part-Time; 4 (12hr) shifts per biweekly pay period

Weekends:           Every Third Weekend

Holidays:               Every Third Holiday

Opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated with strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.  This individual is flexible and functions well both independently and as a team player to fulfill the various needs of the department.  This position reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.

Qualifications/Experience:

· Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory therapy and current Ohio RCP Licensure.

· CPR within 90 days of hire.

· ACLS, PALS, NRP, telemetry training and BAT certification, required within 6 months of hire. 

· Proof of continuing professional development and continued maintenance of all required professional certifications.

· Two years acute care experience or more preferred.

· Previous critical care/trauma/NICU experience highly preferred.

· Further certifications such as CPFT, RPFT, NPS, ACCS a plus.

· Electronic medical record experience, EPIC experience a plus.

Skill/Ability:

• Demonstrates effective communication skills in dealing with physicians, co-workers, patients and families.
• Demonstrates basic clinical skills in the assessment and delivery of care for patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates competency with applicable policies and procedures as outlined in the orientation packet.
• Demonstrates consistent utilization of techniques and practices that create a safe environment of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to work and prioritize appropriately in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to assist with the implementation of ACLS, PALS, NRP, and Rapid Response protocols.
• Demonstrates competence in a variety of work settings including:  ICU, OB, ER, pediatrics and adult acute care therapy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic principles of mechanical ventilation including:  initiation, monitoring, maintenance and discontinuation.
• Demonstrates proper technique when obtaining ABG’s and basic interpretation of results.
• Demonstrates ability to complete outpatient cardiopulmonary testing including: ECGs. 
• Proficient at basic ECG rhythm recognition.
• Demonstrates competence with basic telemetry interpretation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current medications utilized in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease.
• Promotes cardiopulmonary disease prevention, education and wellness.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn new skills.
• Assist with committees, special projects and monitors per direction of management.