Registered Respiratory Therapist. Ashland

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist. Ashland (250008MP)

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.

Registered Respiratory Therapist role within University Hospitals Samaritan 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 adult patients in our acute care hospital in Ashland.

• A $5,000sign-on bonus
• Ashland University discount available
• Full benefits and retirement
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

The Level 1 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.

• Mechanical ventilation
• Airway clearance therapy
• Oxygen and humidity therapy

• 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.

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory (Required)

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 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

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