Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Days

Adult_Acute_Care_UHC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for regular status staff

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education and职业

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist (Days) to join a Level 1 medical center team. The role emphasizes learning hospital standards, delivering essential respiratory care, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary group.

Requirements include an Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT and BLS, Ohio license, and 1+ year preferred. This position offers benefits, education support, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent.
• RRT certification and Ohio license required; BLS required.
• AARC membership and NRP certification preferred within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical ventilation support and respiratory care.
• Administer airway clearance, oxygen, and humidity therapies.
• Participate in patient assessment and care planning, with supervision as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies and protect PHI; complete required trainings.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Tools

AARC membership

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Days (26000A66)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Days - ( 26000A66 )

"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.

Registered Respiratory Therapist role within the 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 part time days, Registered Respiratory Therapist, to support adult patients in our Level 1 medical center in Cleveland.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A$5,000sign-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 position is for 24 hours per week, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.