Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

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 the Samaritan Medical Center 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. We currently offer an opportunity for a PRN, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Ashland.

A Brief Overview The 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.

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required) Work Experience 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred) Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required) AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required) NRP Certified (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Ashland

Work Locations: 1025 Center St 1025 Center St Ashland 44805

Job: Respiratory Therapy

Organization: Samaritan_Medical_Center

Schedule: Per Diem

Employee Status: PRN - Shift PRN

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: No Remote Work : No