Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

Continued education support

Enhanced PTO

Elevated hourly rate

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric and obstetric patients in our Level I Trauma Center. The therapist will provide respiratory care with minimum supervision, working within Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital’s interdisciplinary team.

The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, free parking for regular status caregivers, tuition reimbursement, full benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Provides respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
• Role requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Ohio is implied by the position.
• Work in a Level I Trauma Center with pediatric and OB patients.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation
• Medicated aerosol delivery
• Airway clearance therapy
• Patient monitoring
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Aerosol therapy

Airway clearance

Patient monitoring

Oxygen therapy

Special procedures

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 Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital 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 days, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric and OB patients in our Level I Trauma Center in Cleveland.

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
• 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
• 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 abided 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.