Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/OB

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking

Full benefits

Education assistance

Enhanced PTO

Job summary

University Hospitals in Westlake, OH seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for NICU/OB to support newborn and OB patients in a high-acuity acute care setting. The role emphasizes mechanical ventilation, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy with strict PHI and policy adherence.

Ideal candidates hold RRT and BLS, with 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience and NICU exposure. This is a full-time night position requiring collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required).
• 1+ years of Respiratory Therapy experience (Preferred).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current RCP Ohio license granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required).
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required).
• NRP certification (Neonatal facilities) required within 6 months.
• PALS (Preferred).
• At least 2 years NICU experience and delivering care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation.
• Airway clearance therapy.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and PHI safeguarding requirements.
• Supports care for newborn and OB patients in NICU/OB unit.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/OB (260004QL)

" 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 St. John’s Medical Center’s NICU/OB Unit 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 newborn and OB patients in our acute care hospital in Westlake.

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

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

This role is for our special care nursery, women laboring, and infant resuscitation during deliveries. At least 2 years of experience in the NICU and attending deliveries is strongly preferred. The schedule is (3) 12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.