Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

A$10,000 sign-on bonus

Free parking

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of experience

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves providing essential respiratory therapy for adult patients in our Level 1 trauma center. Candidates must hold an Associate's and Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, with at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and full benefits, along with scheduled 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Respiratory Therapist certification and a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory required.
• 1+ years in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation.
• Airway clearance therapy.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy.

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist (2600060Z)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - (2600060Z)

"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 Cleveland 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 adult patients in our Level 1 trauma center in Cleveland.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A$10,000 sign-on bonus
• Free parking for regular status caregivers
• 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
• Airway clearance therapy
• Oxygen and humidity therapy

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.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required)
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required)
• NRP Certified (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

Position Details/Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of recent experience is preferred. Previous hospital experience is also preferred. The schedule is (3) 12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.