Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Conneaut, OH, seeks a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care Conneaut Medical Center. The role focuses on essential respiratory care with supervision during orientation in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Required credentials include RRT, BLS, Ohio license, and AARC membership within 6 months; NRP certification within 6 months is preferred. Prior experience is beneficial, and duties cover vent support, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory care.
• Experience requirements not specified beyond desirability of 1+ years.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation
• Airway clearance therapy
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to hospital PHI policies during orientation.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (2600028Z)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN - ( 2600028Z )

"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 theConneaut 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 Conneaut.

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)