Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Hospitals; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Enhanced PTO for experienced candidates

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for respiratory therapy duties such as mechanical ventilation and airway clearance therapy. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory and be licensed to practice in Ohio. The position involves three 12-hour night shifts and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with license to practice in Ohio required.
• At least one year of recent experience is preferred.
• Previous work in a hospital is also preferred.
• Strong understanding of respiratory care procedures and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic competencies within orientation.
• Provide satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Attend orientation and meet department standards.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Oxygen and humidity therapy

PHI compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist (24000AFS)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - ( 24000AFS )

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

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

Required For All Jobs

• 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 requiredOR
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with license to practice in Ohio required

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of recent experience is preferred. Previous work in a hospital is also preferred. Being a member of the AARC is strongly recommended. The schedule is (3) 12 hour night shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Employees who are hired to work 35 hours or more will be awarded a $10,000 sign on bonus: $3,000 to be paid out the next applicable pay period after 90 days of employment, $7,000 to be paid out following the 1 year mark, based on performance.

Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience.