About this opportunity
University Hospitals lists this Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN opportunity in elyria, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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 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 PRN, Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our acute care hospital in Elyria.
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.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
Work Experience: 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (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)
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Elyria
Work Locations: 630 East River Street Elyria 44035
Job: Respiratory Therapy
Organization: Elyria_Medical_Center
Schedule: Per Diem
Employee Status: PRN - Shift PRN
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Professional
Travel: No Remote Work: No
Worksite address
elyria, OH, 44036, US
Who can apply
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