Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio. This role involves providing respiratory therapy to patients in an acute care setting with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, possess the necessary certifications including RRT, BLS, and an active Ohio License. Experience in respiratory therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Current RCP Ohio License and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in an acute care hospital.
• Provide respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Oxygen and humidity therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (260005HJ)

We currently offer an opportunity for a PRN, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Beachwood.

A Brief Overview

TheRegistered Respiratory Therapist role within theAhuja Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This therapist is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of the hospital 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)
• 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)