Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s in Cleveland, OH is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric and OB patients in our Level I Trauma Center. The role emphasizes patient care with minimal supervision and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes basic respiratory therapy competencies, PHI protection, and adherence to UH policies during orientation and practice. Training is provided to align with mission and standards.

Qualifications

• Orientation includes hospital standards and PHI handling.
• Minimum supervision for basic competencies in pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical ventilation and monitor patients.
• Deliver medicated aerosols and provide airway clearance therapy.
• Monitor patient status and support oxygen/humidity therapy.
• Perform special procedures as needed and participate in transport.

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 Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital 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 pediatric and OB patients in our Level I Trauma Center in Cleveland.

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.