Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRNTo 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 Ahuja 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 Beachwood.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 ventilationMedicated aerosol deliveryAirway clearance therapyPatient monitoringOxygen and humidity therapySpecial procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)Additional Responsibilities:Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.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 FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouch FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyPrimary Location: United States-Ohio-BeachwoodWork Locations: 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122Job: Respiratory Therapy Organization: Ahuja_Medical_Center Schedule: Per Diem Employee Status: PRN-Shift PRN Job Type: Standard Job Level: Professional Travel: No Remote Work: No