Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Regency Hospital - Cleveland East•Warrensville Heights, OH

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides inpatient respiratory care at a critical illness recovery hospital serving chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. The role involves caring for patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and supporting patients and their families throughout recovery. The employer offers an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, a clinical ladder program, and a student debt benefit program. Full-time team members are offered PTO and medical, prescription, health, vision, dental, life, disability, and company-matching 401(k) benefits.

Requirements

Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Provide proof of graduation: college transcript or diploma (preferred), or high school transcript or diploma, or GED.
Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
Hold current state licensure.
Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire. Agency Respiratory Therapists must have ACLS upon their first shift, and PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.
College transcript or diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Teach and counsel patients and families.