Respiratory Therapist - Limited Permit I
- Req #: L22049
- Address: 2139 Auburn Ave
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Zip: 45219
- Type: Full time
- Shift: Day
Job Description
Now offering a hiring bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates!
Job Overview: Delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Provides respiratory care in in-patient and outpatient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism. Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.
The Christ Hospital Health Network offers the following:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) may perform the following duties:
Education/Licensure:
Weekend/Holiday: Every third weekend, rotating holiday schedule
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
Now offering a hiring bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible candidates!
Job Overview: Delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system. Provides respiratory care in in-patient and outpatient areas. Demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism. Must practice within scope of practice in accordance with the licensure act.
The Christ Hospital Health Network offers the following:
- Competitive pay
- Self-Scheduling
- No on-call requirement
- Career pathway for student therapists (limited permit holders)
- Shared Governance council structure
- Clinical Advancement program (clinical ladder)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 6-7-week orientation schedule
- Opportunity to train as an ECMO specialist
- Tuition reimbursement
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) may perform the following duties:
- Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assesses patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
- Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- In accordance with hospital policy and procedure, performs all duties as a respiratory care practitioner as assigned.
- Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
- Educates patients on their diseases state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs.
- Applies technical knowledge to consult physicians with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
- Participates in in-services and meetings, completes competencies. Monitors all department communications.
- May be responsible for charge/team leader roles and other assigned duties (RCP IV only)
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Licensure:
- Limited Permit Holders (RCP I): Actively enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program or awaiting to take NBRC entry level exam. Candidate must have a current license to practice respiratory care issued by the state. Current BLS.
- Experienced Therapists (RCP III ): Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program and/or maintains the CRT credential. Any new hire that holds the CRT credential must be Registry Eligible and will have 1 year from date of employment to complete the RRT exam in order to maintain their employment with the organization as a respiratory therapist.
- Experienced Therapists (RCP III IV): Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credential.
Weekend/Holiday: Every third weekend, rotating holiday schedule
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
