Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals; Chardon Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital. The role emphasizes learning the hospital's mission and standards, performing basic respiratory therapy with minimal supervision, and integrating into an interdisciplinary team.

The position involves mechanical ventilation, medicated aerosol delivery, airway clearance therapy, patient monitoring, oxygen/humidity therapy, and other

Qualifications

• Basic competencies learned during orientation.
• Provides satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation.
• Medicated aerosol delivery.
• Airway clearance therapy.
• Patient monitoring.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy.
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.).
• 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 PHI for our patients.

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.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role within the Geauga 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 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.