About this role
The Respiratory Therapist RT I functions in a multi-faceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The RT I is responsible for the respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education, and communication for all patient populations served. The RT I will coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to promote excellent patient experience. The RT I is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required:
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree:
§ Area of study or major:
§ Preferred educational qualifications:
§ Position specific testing requirement:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§ Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
§ Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
§ BLS
§ ACLS within 90 days of new hire or based upon course availability
§ PALS certification required within 6 months of hire or based upon course availability for the following departments only:
Facility | AU | Dept Title |
175 | 78150 | RESPIRATORY CARE |
§ Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
§ Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
§ BLS
§ ACLS within 90 days of new hire or based upon course availability
§ PALS certification required within 6 months of hire or based upon course availability for the following departments only:
Facility | AU | Dept Title |
175 | 78150 | RESPIRATORY CARE |
§ Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
§ Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
§ BLS
§ ACLS within 90 days of new hire or based upon course availability
Other facts
About Premier Health
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health’s mission is We care. We teach. We innovate. We Serve. Home to the nation’s 31st largest hospital, the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its eight emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.
What you'll do
- The Respiratory Therapist RT I is responsible for respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education, and communication for all patient populations. They will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to promote an excellent patient experience.
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