Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description "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. The
Registered Respiratory Therapist role within the Cleveland 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 full-time days,
Registered Respiratory Therapist to support adult patients in our
Level 1 trauma center in Cleveland. Joining our team comes with
several benefits, including: A $10,000 sign-on bonus Free parking
for regular status caregivers Tuition reimbursement Full benefits
and retirement Support for continuing education, career growth, and
professional development Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5 years
of relevant work experience A Brief Overview 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. 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. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree
in Respiratory (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory
(Required) Work Experience 1 years Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
(Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS) (Preferred) Current RCP Ohio License granted by
the Ohio Medical Board (Required) American Association for
Respiratory Care membership (Preferred) NRP Certified (Neonatal
facilities) (Required within 6 Months) Position Details/Preferred
Qualifications At least 1 year of recent experience is preferred.
Previous hospital experience is also preferred. The schedule is (3)
12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.
Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting
Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing
Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally
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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