Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cleveland

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking

Full benefits and retirement

Continuing education

Enhanced PTO

Elevated hourly rate

Job summary

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift to support adult patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role emphasizes patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to UH standards.

Education must include an Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy; current RRT certification; Ohio license; BLS; NRP within 6 months and AARC membership within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• RRT (Required); BLS (Required); Ohio license; NRP within 6 months; AARC membership within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adult patients including mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway clearance therapy and oxygen/humidity therapy
• Adhere to hospital policies, PHI safeguards, and participate in education and professional development

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance

Oxygen therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cleveland (260004C5)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cleveland - (260004C5)

"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 University Hospitals 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$10,000sign-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
• Elevated hourly rate for employees hired into full or part time positions

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) or
• 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.