Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Hospitals is dedicated to making a profound impact on healthcare both locally in Cleveland and nationwide. We serve the needs of patients through an integrated network of 21 hospitals (including five joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. Our commitment to excellence in patient care and community service drives everything we do.

University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center is currently seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists, including new grads, experienced professionals, and senior level techs.

A comprehensive benefit package awaits you when you join UH, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on Bonuses up to $10,000!
• Career Ladder progression
• Medical/dental/vision
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement and pension plans

A Brief Overview
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.

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.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.