Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits

Education support

Enhanced PTO

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Cleveland seeks a Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic, collaborative team at our Level 1 trauma center. The role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory care to adult patients.

You will perform mechanical ventilation, airway clearance therapy, oxygen and humidity therapy, and other procedures under minimal supervision, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Medicated aerosol delivery

Patient monitoring

Oxygen therapy

Bronchoscopy

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.

ThePulmonary Function Respiratory Therapistrole within theCleveland 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 full time days, Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist to support adult patients in our Level 1 trauma center in Cleveland.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A$10,000sign-on bonus
• Free parking for regular status caregivers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full benefits and retirement
• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

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.