PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist

Davita Inc.; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is looking for a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its dedicated team at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. The ideal candidate will support patients facing breathing issues and perform various respiratory therapies with minimal supervision, contributing to patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic competencies within orientation.
• Must have knowledge of CPR and specialty gases.

Responsibilities

• Provides satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
• Monitors patients effectively and performs essential procedures.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Medicated aerosol delivery

Airway clearance therapy

Oxygen and humidity therapy

Job description

Description

"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role within the University Hospitals Portage Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with breathing issues.

We currently offer an opportunity for a PRN, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Ravenna.

A Brief Overview

The therapist is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital or care facility. This therapist performs basic competencies within orientation and provides satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.

What You Will Do

• Mechanical ventilation
• Medicated aerosol delivery
• Airway clearance therapy
• Patient monitoring
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.