Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support acute care patients. The role involves mechanical ventilation, airway clearance therapy, and oxygen/humidity therapy with minimum supervision.

Requirements include an Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory, RRT and BLS, Ohio license, and AARC membership due within 6 months. NRP is required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• RRT certification required.
• BLS required.
• PALS preferred.
• Current RCP Ohio license required.
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire date.
• NRP certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation.
• Airway clearance therapy.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains PHI compliance per UH policies.

Skills

1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferrd

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (260007RI)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN - ( 260007RI )

"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.

Registered 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
• 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)

Position Details/Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of recent experience is preferred. Position is for PRN.