Respiratory Specialist Weekend

Respiratory Therapist

Join our team at Bethesda North Respiratory Service, where we provide exceptional respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position is full-time, with a focus on nights and weekends only.

Job Description

• Provides respiratory care with specialized knowledge and skills in Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support, and Mechanical Ventilation for all ages.
• Responsibilities include first-line adult or neonatal intubation, transport of newborns, and acting as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program.
• Demonstrates proficiency as a specialist in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates.
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.
• Recommends, initiates, and performs specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat, and/or improve patient situations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification if providing adult intubations.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification if providing neonatal intubations.
• NBRC registry.
• RCP licensure in Ohio.
• 3-4 years of experience in a related field.

Other Job-Related Information

• Must perform at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year to remain in this position.
• Must maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to serve our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, all TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Serve: ALWAYS

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.

• Excel: ALWAYS

  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service.

• Respect: ALWAYS

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

• Value: ALWAYS

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste.

• Engage: ALWAYS

  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.