About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The Respiratory Therapist I (Every Weekend Commitment - EWC) delivers respiratory and cardiopulmonary assessment, diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient/family education across the lifespan. This is an entry-level, direct patient care role with a weekend commitment.

• Provide respiratory assessments and develop/implement basic treatment plans
• Administer respiratory therapies (oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, airway management)
• Perform diagnostic testing (ABGs, basic pulmonary function testing, oxygen saturation monitoring)
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment and devices
• Monitor patient response and document interventions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Educate patients and families on respiratory procedures, home care, and disease management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, PT/OT) to coordinate care
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality standards
• Participate in unit-level quality improvement and B Safe/safety initiatives
• Work assigned weekend schedule as part of Every Weekend Commitment (EWC)

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Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program (or equivalent as required by Ohio law)
• Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Current, valid Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — must be obtained prior to or within 30 days of hire
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to educate patients and caregivers
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Willingness to work every-weekend schedule (EWC)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
• One or more years’ experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or critical care setting
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Prior experience with ventilator management and critical care protocols

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Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and cardiopulmonary care
• Equipment operation and troubleshooting (ventilators, airway devices, oxygen delivery systems)
• Patient-centered communication and teaching skills
• Teamwork and collaboration in fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong adherence to infection prevention, safety, and patient confidentiality practices

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated pay (from source): $52,869 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Schedule: Every Weekend Commitment (EWC) — weekend coverage required

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About the Employer

This role will be with a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. The client expects all staff to support their mission, values, and safety programs while delivering high-quality respiratory care.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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