Nightshift Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Nightshift Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at Fountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Cincinnati, OH

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our night shift team in our specialized ventilator and skilled nursing unit. As a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional respiratory care to our residents who require ventilator and complex pulmonary support.

Position Overview

As a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive respiratory care to residents requiring ventilator and complex pulmonary support

• Collaborating with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident safety, comfort, and clinical excellence throughout the night

• Managing and monitoring ventilators and respiratory equipment

• Assessing residents' respiratory status and responding to changes in condition

• Administering respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered

• Performing trach care, suctioning, and airway management

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment

• Assess residents' respiratory status and respond to changes in condition

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered

• Perform trach care, suctioning, and airway management

• Ensure ventilator alarms, settings, and equipment function properly

• Accurately document assessments, treatments, and interventions

• Collaborate closely with nursing and clinical leadership overnight

• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide oncall clinical support as needed

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license (RRT or CRT) in the state of Ohio

• Ventilator experience required (SNF, LTACH, hospital, or ICU preferred)

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently during overnight hours

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive night shift pay

• Stable overnight scheduling

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• 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 night shift opportunity in a skilled nursing setting, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Fountain View team.