Systemwide Respiratory Therapist Opportunities

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign on bonus up to $10,000

Student loan repayment up to $20,000

Free parking for regular status staff

Full benefits and retirement

Support for continuing education

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University Hospitals is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists to join a system-wide team across multiple locations. The role supports patients with breathing difficulties through ventilation, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy, with opportunities for new graduates and experienced RTs.

Positions include full-time, and may offer sign-on bonuses up to $10,000, student loan repayment up to $20,000, and benefits.

Competenze

• Must have Associate's Degree in Respiratory or higher.
• RRT certification is required upon hire; BLS required.
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire is required.

Mansioni

• Mechanical ventilation management.
• Airway clearance therapy.
• Oxygen and humidity therapy administration.

Conoscenze

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Ventilation support

Infection control

Formazione

Associate's Degree in Respiratory

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Preferred)

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Job Description - Systemwide Respiratory Therapist Opportunities (260007D7)

Systemwide Respiratory Therapist Opportunities - ( 260007D7 )

"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.

TheRegistered Respiratory Therapistrole within University Hospitalsoffers 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
• 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
• Airway clearance therapy
• Oxygen and humidity therapy

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.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required)

NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)