Respiratory Therapist

Foundations Health Solutions is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work in our Cincinnati region. 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

Experience: Critical care, Acute care hospital or LTACH experience highly desired

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