Respiratory Therapist / Per Diem - Tier 2

Regency Hospital Company; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Hospital - Cleveland East is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a per diem/PRN Tier 2 position in Warrensville Heights, OH. The schedule includes 2 twelve-hour shifts per week with at least 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks, and compensation of $51 per hour.

The RT will assess and treat patients requiring respiratory care, including those with critical illness and post-ICU needs, under NBRC credentialing and BLS/ACLS requirements, committing to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT 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.

Skills

Clinical RT experience

Education

NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN - Tier 2
Location: Warrensville Heights, OH
Schedule: 2 12hr shifts/week, at least 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
Compensation: $51 / 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.