Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland, OH
PHP
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Facility: Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 months

Job Description

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pediatrics, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Key Responsibilities

• Medicated Aerosol Therapy:

  • Small volume nebulizers, breath actuated nebulizers, vibrating mesh nebulizers
  • Patient education for aerosol, MDI, DPI therapy
  • Pentamidine administration and medication administration via bar coding
• Airway Clearance Therapy:

  • Techniques such as clapping, vibration, directed cough, PEP, oscillatory PEP, hyperinflation therapy, and cough assist
• Airway Management:

  • Suctioning, tracheostomy care, manual ventilation, intubation assistance
• Assisted Ventilation:

  • Mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP/NIMV, initiation and management of NAVA
• High-Risk Delivery:

  • Surfactant administration, NRP protocol, T-piece ventilation
• Blood Gas Sampling:

  • Blood gas analysis and interpretation
• Humidity Therapy:

  • Use of heated humidity and aerosol masks
• Monitoring:

  • Pulse oximetry, capnography, ventilator graphic interpretation
• Transport:

  • Use of HFNC portable units and T-piece ventilation
• Oxygen and Special Gas Therapy:

  • Administration of nasal cannula, oxygen masks, and inhaled nitric oxide

Required Credentials

• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics)
  • National Board of Respiratory Care Certification (NBRC)
• Health Requirements:

  • Influenza Vaccine
  • 2-Step TB test or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
  • Fit Test
  • Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • MMR and Varicella titers
  • Tdap vaccination
  • Physical/Health Statement
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check
  • OIG search
  • Employment verification
  • Education verification
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license/state ID
  • UHS I-9 Attestation
  • UHS Module Completion Certificate

Additional Information

• Candidates must provide a resume that includes education and work history, along with two professional references from the last two years.
• A completed job application is required.
• All health and credentialing documentation must be submitted as specified.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing essential respiratory care to pediatric patients.