Respiratory Therapist - Peds Pulmonary Function: PRN

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist role within the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital 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, Pulmonary Function Respiratory Therapist to support newborn and pediatric patients in our Level 1 trauma center in Cleveland. 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required)
• NRP Certified (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Preferred)
• Must have at least one year of recent PFT experience, 2-3 years is strongly preferred.
• Previous work with pediatrics is also preferred.
• Having a CPFT or RPFT is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical ventilation
• Medicated aerosol delivery
• Airway clearance therapy
• Patient monitoring
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)
• 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. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree