Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits and retirement

Professional development support

Enhanced PTO after 5+ years

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Elyria seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the night shift in our acute care setting. You will support patients with breathing issues, operate ventilation and deliver airway therapies while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital standards, PHI protection, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility in Ohio.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts and on-call as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical ventilation.
• Deliver medicated aerosol therapies.
• Provide airway clearance therapy.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Administer oxygen and humidity therapies.
• Perform CPR and related procedures (bronchoscopy, transport).
• Adhere to department policies and PHI guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

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 Elyria 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 patients in our acute care hospital in Elyria.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A$10,000sign-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.