Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital setting. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide essential respiratory care and improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, patient monitoring, and oxygen/humidity administration.

Responsibilities

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

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 Therapist role within theUH Elyria 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 Elyria.

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.