Registered Respiratory Therapist - 72 Hours, Nights $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Description

Location: The MetroHealth System \n
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Bi-weekly Hours: 72\n
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Shift: Nights \n
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***Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for experienced RRTs***\n
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\nFor nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities. \n
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Join our Respiratory Therapy Team!\n
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\nPatient Care Locations: \n
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• MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center - Glick Center
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• MetroHealth Physical Rehab Institute
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• Parma Medical Center
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• Cleveland Heights Medical Center
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\nPatient Populations: \n
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• Emergency Departments
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• Acute Care Inpatient Specialty Units
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• Adult Intensive Care Units
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• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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• Labor and Delivery
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• Postpartum Care
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\nPrimary skills utilized/learned: \n
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• Invasive and Non-invasive ventilation management
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• Evidence-based patient driven protocol pathways
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• Critical thinking and time management
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• Multi-disciplinary patient care management
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\nPersonnel RRT will work with: \n
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• RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, Social Workers, PT/OT, Speech Therapy, Dieticians
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MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). \n
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\nRequired Qualifications: \n
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• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
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• Possess and maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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• Active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the Ohio Medical Board
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• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification
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• Reliable transportation to travel to other MetroHealth facilities as needed.
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\nPreferred Qualifications: \n
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• 3 years of experience as a RRT in a critical care environment.
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• Extensive experience with mechanical ventilation, airway management, and hemodynamic monitoring
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• Possess a Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA
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• Possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) form the AHA
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