Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

Enhanced PTO for experienced candidates

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Chardon is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist. This role involves supporting newborn and pediatric patients in our acute care hospital, essential for delivering effective respiratory care and enhancements to patient services.

Aside from the base responsibilities, the position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, free parking for staff, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a difference in patient outcomes through collaboration and dedication.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Must comply with all policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support newborn and pediatric patients in acute care.
• Perform basic respiratory therapy under minimum supervision.
• Abide by all PHI requirements.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Medicated aerosol delivery

Airway clearance therapy

Patient monitoring

Oxygen and humidity therapy

CPR

Job 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 UH Geauga 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 full‑time nights, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support newborn and pediatric patients in our acute care hospital in Chardon.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A$10,000 sign-on bonus
• Free parking for regular status caregivers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full benefits and retirement
• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

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.