Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Location: The MetroHealth System Bi-weekly Hours: 16 (minimum) Shift: PRN ***Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for experienced RRTs*** For 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. Join our Respiratory Therapy Team! Patient Care Locations: MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center - Glick Center MetroHealth Physical Rehab Institute Parma Medical Center Cleveland Heights Medical Center Patient Populations: Emergency Departments Acute Care Inpatient Specialty Units Adult Intensive Care Units Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Labor and Delivery Postpartum Care Primary skills utilized/learned: Invasive and Non-invasive ventilation management Evidence-based patient driven protocol pathways Critical thinking and time management Multi-disciplinary patient care management Personnel RRT will work with: RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Nurse Interns, Providers, Social Workers, PT/OT, Speech Therapy, Dieticians 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). Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy Possess and maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the Ohio Medical Board Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification Reliable transportation to travel to other MetroHealth facilities as needed. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of experience as a RRT in a critical care environment. Extensive experience with mechanical ventilation, airway management, and hemodynamic monitoring Possess a Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA Possess an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the AHA #J-18808-Ljbffr