Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Hospitals Pain Management; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A$10,000 sign-on bonus

Free parking for regular status caregivers

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years experience

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Willoughby seeks a dedicated full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative team in our acute care center. This role focuses on enhancing patient care for individuals with respiratory issues through hands-on treatments and therapies.

In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers benefits like a $10,000 sign-on bonus, free parking, and support for continuing education. Candidates with over 5 years of experience will enjoy enhanced PTO, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist position in acute care.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and patient monitoring is required.
• Knowledge of policies regarding Protected Health Information.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Deliver medicated aerosols and monitor patients' respiratory status.
• Assist with special procedures and maintain PHI standards.

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 Lake West 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 center in Willoughby.

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.