Respiratory Therapist / Per Diem - Tier 1

Regency Hospital Company; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Cleveland East is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a per diem/PRN Tier 1 position in Warrensville Heights, OH. The role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care to critically ill individuals, and participating in plan development and patient education.

Must have NBRC CRT or RRT credential, active BLS, current state licensure, and ACLS upon hire. Schedule is 3 12-hour shifts every 6 weeks. Per diem arrangement supports flexible staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential (or state equivalent)

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS required upon hire

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN - Tier 1

Location: Warrensville Heights, OH

Schedule: 3 12hr shifts/ per 6 weeks

Compensation: $45 per hour

Regency Hospital - Cleveland East is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.