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 TriPoint 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 Concord.

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.
• 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-Concord

Work Locations: 7590 Auburn Rd Concord 44077

Job: Respiratory Therapy Organization: TriPoint_Medical_Center Schedule: Per Diem Employee Status: PRN-Shift Evenings Job Type: Standard Job Level: Professional Travel: No Remote Work: No