Respiratory Therapist - Peds Pulmonary Function: PRN

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Hospitals Pain Management in Cleveland is seeking a PRN Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist dedicated to supporting newborn and pediatric patients. This role is integral to a collaborative interdisciplinary team that focuses on enhancing patient care for individuals facing respiratory challenges.

Responsibilities include administering mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, and conducting patient monitoring. The ideal candidate should be skilled in various respiratory therapies and committed to maintaining patient health.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of mechanical ventilation techniques.
• Ability to perform patient monitoring activities.
• Skill in airway clearance therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care to patients with respiratory issues.
• Deliver aerosol medications and oxygen therapy.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and make adjustments as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical ventilation

Patient monitoring

Airway clearance therapy

Medicated aerosol delivery

Oxygen and humidity therapy

Special procedures

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 Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist role within the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital 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 Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist to support newborn and pediatric patients in our Level 1 trauma center in Cleveland.

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.