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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland
, OH Contract
On-Site
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland & Akron, OH
Night Shift Available
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,016-2,318
Respiratory Therapist Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic care team in an adult, acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center environment. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality respiratory care. This role is responsible for performing a variety of respiratory therapy treatments, responding to emergency situations, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all respiratory procedures.
Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities
Cleveland & Akron, OH
Night Shift Available
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,016-2,318
Respiratory Therapist Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic care team in an adult, acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center environment. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality respiratory care. This role is responsible for performing a variety of respiratory therapy treatments, responding to emergency situations, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all respiratory procedures.
Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities
- Confirm and interpret physician orders to assess appropriateness of therapy and ensure quality patient care.
- Perform and document assessments, monitor patient tolerance and response to therapy, and notify healthcare team of any unusual reactions or concerns.
- Educate patients on procedures, addressing questions and concerns in a respectful, compassionate manner.
- Administer medical gases, aerosol therapy, bronchodilators, and other medications in accordance with protocols.
- Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory equipment, including:
- PB 980 & PB 840 ventilators
- V60 non-invasive ventilator
- ParaPacPlus transport ventilator
- Epoc hand-held blood analyzer
- Participate in emergency response situations, including CPR and rapid response events.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and provide input on protocol development.
- Accurately complete documentation, including medical records and billing information.
- Participate in educational outreach to patients, families, students, and fellow healthcare providers.
- Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and in-services. Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- Education:
- Graduate of an AMA or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Registry Eligible).
- Education:
- Licensure & Certification:
- Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
