Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem to join Summa Rehab Hospital. You will evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders and perform related lab functions, contributing to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Must hold a current state RT license and CPR certification; one year of acute care experience is preferred. This per diem position offers flexible hours and a patient-centered environment aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One year of recent acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions as part of respiratory care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission into daily practice.

Skills

License: Respiratory Therapist

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem – Akron, OH

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio (a partnership with Summa Health) is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients overcome disabling injuries and illnesses. We specialize in intensive rehab for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Our compassionate, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive, healing environment. Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, Summa Rehab Hospital is nationally recognized (including being named one of America’s Best Rehab Hospitals by Newsweek) for delivering patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.