Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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 UH Conneaut 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 full-time nights, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Conneaut. Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: A $10,000 sign-on bonus Free parking for 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.

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 includes: Mechanical ventilation, medicated aerosol delivery, airway clearance therapy, patient monitoring, oxygen and humidity therapy, special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.). Additional responsibilities include performing other duties as assigned, complying with all policies and standards, and must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications include an associate's degree in respiratory or a bachelor's degree in respiratory, 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience, registered respiratory therapist (RRT) certification, basic life support (BLS) certification, pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification, current RCP Ohio license granted by the Ohio Medical Board, AARC membership within 6 months of hire date, and NRP certification (neonatal facilities) required within 6 months. Position details/preferred qualifications include at least one year of recent, critical care experience, the ability to work independently, and (3) 12 hour night shifts, Mon-Fri, every 3rd weekend, and rotating holidays.

Physical demands include 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, and crawling occasionally.