Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Field of Study: Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care; NBRC Certification ; Ohio license or Ohio Limited Permit; CPR Certification . Knowledge of Respiratory Care Technology; Patient assessment skills; Clinical Decision Making skills. 1 year clinical Experience .

For this position, in the Home Care department only, Minimum Qualifications include: Valid state drivers license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

1

Department

Pulmonary Services

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