Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Specialty

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Required Years of Experience:

• Minimum 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and in a similar area to the pending assignment.

Prior Travel Experience:

• Not explicitly required.

Education & Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA or CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program (Registry eligible).
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license granted by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and obtain RRT within 120 days of employment start date.

Certifications & Compliance

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or AHA RQI accepted).
• Fit Test for approved N95 masks (3M 1870+, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small).
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly encouraged (medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella immunizations or titers required (no declinations accepted except for Influenza vaccine with approved exemptions).
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing required.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years.
• Annual TB Questionnaire and, if applicable, Chest X-ray for positive PPD.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check, OIG search, and EPLS screening within 90 days of start.
• Education verification and Social Security Card required.

Job Responsibilities

• Confirm physician orders, assess appropriateness, and ensure quality patient care.
• Notify healthcare team of any unusual patient reactions during treatment.
• Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor patient response to therapy.
• Explain treatment procedures and address patient concerns.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform respiratory/pulmonary procedures per protocol.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment, administer medical gases and medications.
• Assist with stocking supplies and complete billing documentation.
• Participate in patient care teams and quality improvement programs.
• Provide education to patients, families, students, and healthcare professionals.
• Attend in-services, meetings, and conferences to maintain proficiency and stay current with new techniques and equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse patient populations with respect and dignity.
• Pre-employment physical exam confirming ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists annually.
• Compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a long-term assignment in an acute care setting with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.