Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: OhioHealth
Location: Grove City
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description We are more than a health system. We are a
belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a
lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide.
We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover
their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and
achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job
Description Summary: 10,000 Sign on Bonus Day or Night Shift 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. 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: Associate's
Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care
department - Department of Motor Vehicles, NBRC - National Board of
Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT -
Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for
Respiratory Care Additional Job Description: Respiratory Care or
Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT
registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR
Certification For this position, in the Home Care department only,
Minimum Qualifications include: Valid state driver’s license,
Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor
Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if
applicable. Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36
Department Pulmonary Services Join us! if your passion is to work
in a caring environment if you believe that learning is a life-long
process if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best
in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth
is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains
compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.
OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants
because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national
origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability,
marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected
by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects
of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment,
hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline,
reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any
other term or condition of employment
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