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Select Employment Services, Inc. Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New Graduate in Cincinnati, Ohio
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New Graduate Job ID 294511 Location US-OH-Cincinnati Experience (Years) 0 Category Respiratory Therapist Street Address 2139 Auburn Avenue, 3 West Company Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati Position Type Full Time Overview Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati (located inside the Christ Hospital) New Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) Sign On Bonus: $15,000 Hours: 7-7 Pay: $31.96 per hour + Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends Why work for Select Specialty Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success! Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives Student Loan Repayment Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Extensive and thorough orientation program Team oriented environment Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID) A 401(k) retirement plan with company match Short and Long Term Disability Personal and Family Medical Leave At Select Medical's Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions. Responsibilities We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right. Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Respiratory Therapist, the new graduate Respiratory Therapy performs procedures, collects and documents demographic and patient data. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various respiratory equipment, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance. Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal). Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-Lead EKG and basic arrythmia recognition and pulmonary function studies (i.e. NIF, VC etc). Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.). Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as, endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system. Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results. Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart. Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient. Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Qualifications You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem