Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals Pain Management; Geneva Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Geneva, OH seeks a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to support acute care patients at Geneva Medical Center. Responsibilities include providing quality respiratory care with supervision, including ventilation support and procedural duties.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital standards, protection of PHI, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical ventilation
• Delivers medicated aerosols
• Performs airway clearance therapy
• Monitors patients and vital signs
• Administers oxygen and humidity therapy
• Carries out special procedures as needed (CPR, bronchoscopy, transport)
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to PHI policies

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Patient monitoring

Oxygen therapy

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 Geneva 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 Geneva.

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.