Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function

Adult_Acute_Care_UHC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A$10,000sign-on bonus

Free parking for regular status zbog?

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education, care

Enhanced PTO for 5+ years

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pulmonary Function to join our Level 1 trauma center team. The role focuses on mechanical ventilation, airway clearance, and oxygen/humidity therapy, with four 10-hour shifts per week.

Candidates should have an AAS or BS in Respiratory, RRT and BLS; PALS preferred, with Ohio license and AARC membership. NRP required within 6 months; 1+ year experience preferred; strong support for education and career

Qualifications

• Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• PALS preferred; NRP required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation
• Airway clearance therapy
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and PHI requirements

Skills

RRT

BLS

PALS

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function (26000A33)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function - ( 26000A33 )

"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
• 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
• 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, previous work in pulmonary function is strongly preferred. This position is (4) 10-hour shifts per week, Monday-Friday.