Homecare Respiratory Therapist

20-32 hours per week

Monday-Friday

Typical hours: 8a-5p

On-call requirement including weekend call

Essential Functions:

• Provides respiratory equipment delivery to patients in a timely manner, in a clean and maintained state, and in compliance with regulations.
• Provides respiratory education to patients and families in the inpatient or home setting on the safe use of oxygen and respiratory equipment and the parameters of use.
• Practices under medical direction across the health care continuum. Develops and implements effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management programs.
• Provides respiratory care using a family centered approach and assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes, participating in data auditing and understanding Quality Improvement.

Education Requirement:

Associate degree from CoArc-accredited Respiratory Care program, required. Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

• Current Ohio License to practice Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

• Current CPR card, required.
• Dependent on unit of hire, RT will need to obtain and maintain PALS or NRP.
• Additional credential of NPS strongly encouraged for all staff. RPFT and AE-C are encouraged for select areas.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking and patient or environment assessment skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents and hospital staff.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"