Respiratory Therapist (RT) Day Shift
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$32 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
About this job
Job Description
Vent Unit | Skilled Nursing | Fountain View – Cincinnati, OH (Silverton Area)
Fountain View is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our day shift team in our specialized ventilator and skilled nursing unit. This position is ideal for an RT who enjoys collaborative daytime care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and making a direct impact on residents with complex respiratory needs.
Position OverviewAs a Day Shift Respiratory Therapist, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator support, trach care, and advanced pulmonary management. You will work closely with nursing, physicians, and clinical leadership to ensure highquality care, safety, and positive outcomes throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment
- Perform respiratory assessments and respond to changes in condition
- Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered
- Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management
- Ensure ventilator settings, alarms, and equipment function properly
- Accurately document treatments, assessments, and interventions
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
- Support admissions, care planning, and ongoing resident evaluations
- Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
- Active Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in the state of Ohio
- Ventilator experience required (SNF, LTACH, hospital, or ICU preferred)
- Strong assessment and clinical decisionmaking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced clinical environment
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Skilled nursing or longterm care experience preferred
- Competitive day shift pay
- Consistent daytime scheduling
- Supportive leadership and teamoriented culture
- Ongoing education and training opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a specialized ventilator program
If you are a Respiratory Therapist with ventilator experience looking for a rewarding day shift opportunity in a skilled nursing setting, we encourage you to apply today and join the Fountain View team.