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Job description
"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 UH Conneaut 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 Conneaut.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
Free parking for regular status caregivers
Tuition reimbursement
Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
A Brief Overview
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.
What You Will Do Mechanical ventilation
Medicated aerosol delivery
Airway clearance therapy
Patient monitoring
Oxygen and humidity therapy
Special procedures (CPR, specialty gases, bronchoscopy, transport, etc.)
Additional Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications:
Education Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
Work Experience 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Strongly Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required)
AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required)
NRP Certified (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of recent, critical care experience is strongly preferred. Must be able to work independently. The position is for (1) 12 hour shift per week and every 3rd weekend with rotating holidays: night shift.
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
Worksite address
conneaut, OH, 44030, US
Who can apply
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