Registered Respiratory Therapist

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• Assessment – Assesses patients, clients, and families and recognizes normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary needs using a family‑centered approach to care, plans and prioritizes care to meet patient, client, and family needs, collects clinical data, utilizes decision trees and guidelines. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions.
• Clinical Judgment – Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients, clients, and families according to CCHMC policies, procedures and standards. Demonstrates compliance with established practices in documentation of care, identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client and family, directs interventions towards the attainment of goals and outcomes as it relates to cardio‑pulmonary health, evaluates effectiveness of care, demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team, implements the standards of patient care and access, facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based upon the Plan of Care and patient and family needs.
• Collaboration with Health Care Team – Works on behalf of patient and family; aware of ethical conflicts and issues that may surface; represents the needs of the patient and family to the healthcare team as it relates to cardiopulmonary issues; contributes and is receptive to the overall knowledge of the interdisciplinary team in meetings and rounds; supports divisional leadership initiatives; participates in the shared governance structure at the point of care as a member of unit‑based or divisional councils/committees or by contributing to shared governance decision‑making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).
• Evidence Based Practice and Research – Demonstrates awareness of the value of research and evidence‑based practice in respiratory care and utilizes knowledge to implement research‑based practice developed by others.

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• RT License, Registered RT, graduate of a CoARC‑approved respiratory care program.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• RT License, Registered RT.

Primary

Location:

Location A

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Department: Respiratory Care

Employee Status: Regular

FTE: 0.9

Weekly

Hours:

36

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through many community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups (African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.