Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job DescriptionDescription"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 Parma 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 full time days, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Parma.Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:A $10,000 sign-on bonusFree parkingTuition reimbursementFull benefits and retirementSupport for continuing education, career advancement, and professional developmentEnhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experienceA Brief OverviewThe 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 DoMechanical ventilationMedicated aerosol deliveryAirway clearance therapyPatient monitoringOxygen and humidity therapySpecial procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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. QualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) orBachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)Work Experience1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required Upon Hire)Ohio Respiratory LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Preferred)Position DetailsAt least one year of recent experience is preferred. Previous work in a hospital is also preferred. Position is for (3) 12 hr. shifts: 6:00am-6:00pm; Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.Physical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly