Registered Respiratory Therapist

"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 University Hospitals Elyria 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 part time nights, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Elyria.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• A $5,000 sign-on bonus
  
• Free parking
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Support for continuing education and professional development
  
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  Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Mechanical ventilation
  
• Medicated aerosol delivery
  
• Airway clearance therapy
  
• Patient monitoring
  
• Oxygen and humidity therapy
  
• Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)
  

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  
• 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.
  

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory required
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory preferred
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with license to practice in Ohio required
  

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of recent experience is preferred. Previous work in a hospital is also preferred.Being a member of the AARC is strongly recommended. The schedule is (2) 12 hour night shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

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