Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, OH, is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital. The role emphasizes delivery of respiratory care with supervision, in alignment with hospital standards.

Responsibilities include ventilation, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy, while maintaining PHI security and departmental policies. Requires RRT, BLS; PALS and NRP within 6 months preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current RCP Ohio license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• BLS required; PALS preferred; NRP certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation management and monitoring.
• Airway clearance therapy administration.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with policies.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance

Oxygen therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (260002WM)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN - ( 260002WM )

"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.

TheRegistered Respiratory Therapistrole within theGeauga Medical Centeroffers 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 aPRN, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Chardon.

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)