Systemwide Respiratory Therapist Opportunities

"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 University Hospitals 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.

Positions are available for new-graduate and experienced respiratory therapy professionals across various locations. Candidates must meet the minimum education and licensing requirements set forth by the State of OH to practice at the time of hire.

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:  

• Sign on bonus of up to $10,000  
• New graduates may be eligible for up to $20,000 in student loan repayment
• Elevated hourly rate for employees hired into regular status roles
• 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 

Various schedules and shifts available:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

• PRN 

Positions include:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Non-Registered Respiratory Therapist

A Brief Overview: 
A Respiratory 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.

Education: 

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

Work Experience: 

• 1+ years Respiratory Therapy experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
• AARC membership within 6 months of hire date (Required)

• NRP Certification (Neonatal facilities) (Required within 6 Months)

Physical Demands: 

• 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

Travel Requirements: 

• 10%25