Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist, Day Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department UC Health is hiring a full-time Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the day shift at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care. We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus! The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominately in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift, i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues and responding to personnel issues. About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care is the regions premier provider of post-acute and transitional care services, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services and research. Daniel Drake Center helps patients recover from catastrophic injury and illness including multi-system organ failure, complex wound care, traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury. Daniel Drake is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. Patients at Daniel Drake Center have access to many hospital-based services including 24/7 on-site physician coverage, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, wound care and specialty physician consulting services. The availability of these on-site services allows for quick response to the complex and evolving care needs for our patients.Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities. Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
• Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
• Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience

Join our team as a Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.Job Responsibilities

Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the a