Wood County Hospital – Job Posting

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Wood County Hospital is recruiting for a Full-Time Night Respiratory Therapist in our
Respiratory Care department. The Respiratory Therapist provides personal care and
professional excellence utilizing the scope of respiratory care practice in providing care and
education for patients, families and communities.


This position is eligible for a sign on bonus
*Questions? Text or call 419-601-1956 *


Essential Functions

  1. Performs patient assessments and recommends treatment modalities
  2. Utilizes critical thinking regarding priority of work, changes in patient condition,
    evaluating patient’s response to care and emergency situations
  3. Consults with physicians to recommend changes in therapy, based on evaluation of the
    patient.
  4. Performs punctures to obtain blood specimens and blood gas analysis to evaluate the
    amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide and the acid-base balance, or pH, for diagnosis and
    monitoring of different medical conditions.
  5. Responds to all rapid response and cardiopulmonary arrest alerts/codes and performs
    cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway care.
  6. Administers respiratory care modalities and maintains knowledge and competencies of
    various methods of respiratory care delivery, including equipment, medications, etc.
  7. Understands and communicates the possible complications associated with the
    procedures.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education:
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program, Associate’s in Science or Associate’s
in Applied Science program.
New respiratory care graduate program

Preferred Education:
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program, bachelor’s in science.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Registered through the National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Respiratory Care license through Ohio Medical Board
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP Certifications

Benefit Summary:


Join our team, and you’ll have access to a cutting-edge facility with state-of-the-art
technology. You’ll also interact with some of the region’s top-notch healthcare
professionals. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and advance your career.


We’ll also reward your hard work with:

  • Great health, dental and vision plans
  • Competitive wages
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Generous short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Employer-matched 403(b)
  • Employer sponsored cash balance pension plan
  • Vacation and Holiday time
  • Generous tuition reimbursement
  • And a lot more!