Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job in
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45208, USA
Listing for:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapists at this grade level work independently providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. They use data and patient assessment to establish an appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. They consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty. They manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using appropriate mechanical means.
Responsibilities
Understand the etiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and comorbidities.Develop, administer, evaluate, and modify respiratory care plans in the acute-care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines.Explain the use of evidence-based medicine in the development and application of hospital- based respiratory care protocols.Evaluate and treat patients in a variety of settings, using the appropriate respiratory care protocols.Complete the assessment through direct contact, chart review, and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members.Review and interpret arterial blood gases, electrolytes, complete blood cell count, and related laboratory tests.Perform basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.Assessment of Need for Therapy - Assesses the need for therapies in all patient settings.Medical Gas Therapy - Apply knowledge, understanding, and troubleshooting skills to gas delivery systems in all patient settings.Humidity Therapy - Apply knowledge, understanding, and troubleshooting skills to humidity therapy systems in all patient settings.Aerosol Therapy - Apply knowledge, understanding, and troubleshooting skills to aerosol systems in all patient settings.Therapy - Apply knowledge, understanding, and troubleshooting skills to lung expansion equipment in all patient settings.Airway Management
- Apply knowledge, understanding and troubleshooting skills using airway management in all patient settings.Evaluate social support system-recognition of anxiety, depression, signs of abuse and the knowledge of and ability to access community resources.Initiate patient monitoring equipment and understand interpretation of data.Work Schedule
Day or Night Shift: 7:00am- 7:30pm; 7:00am- 3:30pm; 7:00pm- 7:30am; 7:30pm-3:30am (Specific shift and tour of duty will be discussed in the interview process.)
Telework:
Not available.
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 91439-A
Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives:
Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized.
Qualifications
Not provided in the description.
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