Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Free parking

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

Enhanced PTO for experienced candidates

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Beachwood is looking for a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to support adult patients in an acute care setting. The role involves performing essential respiratory therapies with minimal supervision and engaging in patient care to assist individuals with breathing complications. Candidates must hold necessary certifications including RRT and a current Ohio RCP License. This position offers a sign-on bonus, free parking, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Current RCP Ohio License required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current Ohio RCP license required.
• NRP certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic competencies in respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
• Assist patients with breathing issues.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Comply with PHI and UH policies.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Oxygen and humidity therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Current Ohio License (RCP) (Required)

NRP Certified (Required within 6 Months)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)

American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time (2600010S)

"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 Ahuja 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 part time nights, Registered Respiratory Therapist, to support adult patients in our acute care center in Beachwood.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-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

Responsibilities

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.

• 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)
• American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Preferred)
• 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 Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.