At TriHealth, Respiratory Therapists make a meaningful impact every day. Bethesda North Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team practices in a large, growing tertiary hospital and regional heart center licensed for approximately 397 beds. Our RTs deliver high‑acuity, autonomous respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management, intubation, and active involvement in cardiac surgery recovery, LVAD care, and ECMO ramping. Bethesda North is recognized regionally for excellence in cardiac care and holds Blue Distinction recognition for cardiac services; the campus also serves as the designated trauma center for northern Cincinnati, giving therapists broad exposure to complex, time‑sensitive cases and opportunities for clinical growth. We are a servant‑led, team-focused department that emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership. Location: Bethesda North Hospital-Respiratory, 10500 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242 Schedule: Part Time Day Shift, Rotating Weekends and Holidays Incentives & Benefits: ***Sign on bonus $12,000 with a two-year work commitment (For external candidates) We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. *PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits Job Overview:
This position will oversee and coordinate the activities of the shift and will ensure that the shift operates in a smooth and efficient manner. This includes making the daily work assignments, flexing staff, problem solving, being a resource person, overseeing the performance of staff, and representing the department in dealings with other areas. This position will serve as the department’s primary responding member to all code blues and this position will coordinate and provide the department’s core staffing for the coverage of adult intubations. Additionally, this position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. Duties include the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered. This position will participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis and hemodynamic and other noninvasive monitoring.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) ACLS NBRC Registry
- Respiratory Care Practitioner, Current Ohio licensure
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology, other sciences related to Respiratory care, and relevant pharmacology Advanced airway management
- 3-4 years experience critical care
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
- Directs and coordinates the department activities during assigned in-charge duty, for continuity and efficient functioning.
- Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
- Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.
- Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations
- Demonstrates leadership skills by mentoring, encouraging, and monitoring staff. Leads by example. Is viewed as a resource for others.
Other Job-Related Information:
To remain in this position, must do at least 1 intubation per qtr and a total of 6 per year and maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR rotation w/10 intubation. Annual CBE/CBOs must be complete
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
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