Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

University Hospitals is hiring a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist for Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. The therapist supports pediatric and OB patients in a Level I Trauma Center as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role involves learning and incorporating the hospital’s mission and standards of behavior, completing basic competencies during orientation, and providing satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Ohio RCP license granted by the Ohio Medical Board.
• AARC membership within six months of hire date.
• NRP certification at neonatal facilities, required within six months.
• Ability to meet the physical demands listed, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of respiratory therapy experience; recent experience is preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical ventilation.
• Deliver medicated aerosols.
• Provide airway clearance therapy.
• Monitor patients.
• Provide oxygen and humidity therapy.
• Perform special procedures, including CPR, specialty gas administration, bronchoscopy, and transport.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), following required training, the UH Code of Conduct, and applicable policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree