Respiratory Specialist

Job Description

$19K Sign On Bonus

Full Time Day

GOOD SAM HOSPITAL RESPIRATORY - Adult and Neonatal ICU requirements

Job Overview

Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, also includes duties of those of an RRT, with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation of all ages. Responsibilities include first-line adult or neonatal intubation, transport of newborns, and acts as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), and ACLS if performing intubations

NBRC registry or RRT

RCP licensure in Ohio

3-4 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities

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 specialist in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates

Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.

Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations

Other Job-Related Information

In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year. This individual must also 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 <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