Registered Respiratory Therapist. Samaritan PRN

University Hospitals; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care services. The role involves performing therapies under minimal supervision and complying with the mission and standards of the facility. Candidates should have required qualifications such as an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications. Join us to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients.

Qualifications

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required upon hire.
• Physical demands involve frequent standing, walking, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic competencies with minimum supervision.
• Comply with policies and maintain Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Airway clearance therapy

Oxygen and humidity therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist. Samaritan PRN (250003TD)

Registered Respiratory Therapist. Samaritan PRN - ( 250003TD )

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 Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%