Job Description
Job Overview:
This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure
Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology 1-2 years experience in a related field
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
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 will 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