Registered Respiratory Therapist II

University Hospitals • Chardon, OH

5d

About The Position

This Level 2/experienced therapist should demonstrate the mastery of most clinical skills and focuses on improving other skills where necessary. This skills includes assessment skills and the active assessment of respiratory therapies needed and procedures according to the respiratory protocols.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
• 3+ years RRT experience. (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• American Association for Respiratory Care membership (Required)
• NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)
• Current RCP Ohio License granted by the Ohio Medical Board (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree