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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Facility: Akron Campus
Location: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Contract: 10/11/2026 – 11/14/2026
Duration: 5 Weeks | Possible Extension
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Patient Population: All Adult
Setting: Acute Care | Level 1 Trauma Center

Position Overview:

Akron Campus is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 5-week night-shift contract with the possibility of extension.

The facility primarily prefers RRTs; however, CRT candidates may also be considered if they are Registry Eligible and have appropriate respiratory care experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify physician orders and assess patients to determine the appropriateness of respiratory treatments.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient responses and tolerance to respiratory therapies.
• Recognize and report unusual reactions or changes in patient condition to physicians, nurses, and other appropriate healthcare staff.
• Explain respiratory procedures and treatments to patients and address questions or concerns.
• Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures according to department policies and protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in CPR/cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Administer medical gases and respiratory medications as ordered.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies and medications within the respiratory department.
• Complete required documentation and billing information for services provided.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide education to patients, families, students, and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Attend in-services, meetings, and educational programs to maintain current knowledge of respiratory care practices, equipment, and procedures.
• Maintain competency and proficiency in respiratory care skills in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Primary Equipment:

Experience with the following equipment is highly relevant:

• PB 980 – Ventilator
• PB 840 – Ventilator
• V60 – Non-Invasive Ventilator
• Epoc – Handheld Blood Analyzer
• ParaPacPlus – Transport Ventilator

Requirements:

• RRT preferred
• CRT accepted if Registry Eligible and appropriately experienced
• Relevant acute-care respiratory therapy experience
• Experience with adult patients
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment
• Comfortable working in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Facility Environment:

• All-adult acute care facility
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Night-shift assignment
• 5-week contract
• Possible extension