Respiratory Therapist
Veranda Gardens, a skilled nursing facility in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our staff!
The schedule can vary and be flexible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.
- Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
- Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients under orders of Physicians.
- Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy through patient vital signs.
- Assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
- Maintains patient’s chart that contain pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, minimum education, training, license, experience, and/or ability required
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote a drug-free workplace. We also offer a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a voluntary 401(k) retirement savings plan.
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