Respiratory Therapist - Optional

TriHealth

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cincinnati, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management and cardiac surgery recovery. Perform diagnostic modalities and assist in the clinical education of respiratory therapy students.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an approved technical, professional, or vocational program and possess 1-2 years of experience in a related field. You are licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Ohio, hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and are either NBRC Registry eligible or RRT certified upon hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mechanical Ventilation

ABG procurement and analysis

Bedside pulmonary function testing

Hemodynamic procedures

Noninvasive procedures

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NBRC Registry

RRT

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ohio licensure

Job Description

At TriHealth, Respiratory Therapists make a meaningful impact every day.

Bethesda North Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team practices in a large, growing tertiary hospital and regional heart center licensed for approximately 397 beds. Our RTs deliver high‑acuity, autonomous respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management, intubation, and active involvement in cardiac surgery recovery, LVAD care, and ECMO ramping. Bethesda North is recognized regionally for excellence in cardiac care and holds Blue Distinction recognition for cardiac services; the campus also serves as the designated trauma center for northern Cincinnati, giving therapists broad exposure to complex, time‑sensitive cases and opportunities for clinical growth. We are a servant‑led, team-focused department that emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital-Respiratory, 10500 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242

Optional Evening-Rotates Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits: 

Job Overview:

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT Upon Hire Required 
Other RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities:

Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift. 
Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults. 
Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program 
May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol. 
Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

Working Conditions:

Bending - 
Climbing - Rarely 
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - 
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

TriHealth

The mission of TriHealth is to improve the health status of the people we serve. We pursue our mission by providing a full range of health-related services, including prevention, wellness, education and social programs. Through our acute care hospitals, Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, Bethesda Butler Hospital, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital at Evendale and Clinton Regional Hospital in Wilmington, as well as over 140 other TriHealth locations, we are accessible for all in our Cincinnati community. TriHealth is here for you in all phases of your healthcare journey. Our approximately 12,000 team members, 2,000 physicians and 1,600 volunteers are dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate care to you and your family.
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