Systemwide Respiratory Therapist Opportunities

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; Full time

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist role within University Hospitals 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.

Positions are available for new-graduate and experienced respiratory therapy professionals across various locations. Candidates must meet the minimum education and licensing requirements set forth by the State of OH to practice at the time of hire.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Sign on bonus of up to $10,000


• New graduates may be eligible for up to $20,000 in student loan repayment


• Elevated hourly rate for employees hired into regular status roles


• Free parkingfor regular status caregivers


• Tuition reimbursement


• Full benefits and retirement


• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development



• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

Various schedules and shifts available:

• Full-Time


• Part-Time


• PRN

Positions include:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist


• Non-Registered Respiratory Therapist

A Brief Overview:

A Respiratory 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.