Local Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Long-Term Assignment

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Akron Campus – Akron, Ohio
Department: Respiratory Care
Job Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Duration: July 12, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
Open Positions: 1
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Care team at a busy Level I Adult Trauma Center. This position is ideal for a respiratory therapist who excels in acute care, critical care, emergency response, and mechanical ventilation while providing exceptional patient-centered care.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and respond to respiratory emergencies in a fast-paced hospital environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and verify physician orders before initiating respiratory treatments.
• Administer respiratory therapies, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and medical gases.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and accurately document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and disease management.
• Respond to emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid response events.
• Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures according to departmental policies and clinical protocols.
• Set up, maintain, and disinfect respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assist with medication administration and inventory management of respiratory supplies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection prevention guidelines.
• Attend department meetings, continuing education sessions, and required in-service training.

Equipment Experience Preferred

Candidates should have experience with:

• PB 980 Ventilator
• PB 840 Ventilator
• V60 Non-Invasive Ventilator
• Epoc Handheld Blood Gas Analyzer
• ParaPac Plus Transport Ventilator

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Respiratory Therapy experience
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Active state Respiratory Care license (or eligible to practice)
• Current BLS Certification (AHA)
• Current ACLS Certification
• Strong critical care and mechanical ventilation experience
• Excellent communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills