Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist (240005HY)

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

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

Required For All Jobs

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with license to practice in Ohio required

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of recent experience is preferred. Previous work in a hospital is also preferred. Being a member of the AARC is strongly recommended.

Position is for 18 hours per week;
Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.