Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Geauga Medical Center, Chardon, OH, is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support acute care patients, providing respiratory care with supervision.

The role includes mechanical ventilation, aerosol delivery, airway clearance, patient monitoring, and oxygen therapy, along with other procedures and PHI safeguarding requirements. This position serves in a fast-paced hospital setting and offers flexible PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• Licensed RRT with acute care experience.
• Proficient in respiratory care procedures with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical ventilation and airway management.
• Deliver medicated aerosols and oxygen therapy.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Conduct airway clearance techniques.
• Assist with CPR and other critical procedures.
• Follow department orientation guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Aerosol therapy

Airway clearance

Patient monitoring

Oxygen therapy

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Job description

\"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 a PRN, 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


• Medicated aerosol delivery


• Airway clearance therapy


• Patient monitoring


• Oxygen and humidity therapy


• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)

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.