Respiratory Therapist (PT Days) - Shriners Children's

Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's Ohio is dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery.  Our team's experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children's Ohio a first choice of care.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a part-time Respiratory Therapist.  In this role, you get the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives.  Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.  Hours: This part-time, day shift position would work 2/12s and rotate every 3rd weekend.  

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
• Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
• Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

RT license in state of practice

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months)

Preferred

2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting
2 Years pediatric experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist