Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - Akron, Ohio

Job Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Valid Driver's License

Experience

• At least 2 years of clinical acute care experience in respiratory therapy or similar area
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Essential Job Functions

• Confirm and assess physician orders for appropriateness and quality patient care
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient response and tolerance to respiratory therapy
• Explain treatment procedures and address patient concerns
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Perform respiratory/pulmonary procedures per department protocols
• 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 for services rendered
• Participate in patient care teams, quality improvement programs, and policy development
• Educate patients, families, students, and healthcare professionals
• Attend in-services, meetings, and conferences to maintain proficiency and stay current on new techniques and equipment

Health and Compliance Requirements (Must be current or updated as required)

• Fit Test for N95 respirators (3M 1870+ N95, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small)
• Pre-employment physical with assessment of ability to perform essential job functions
• Immunizations and titers:

  • MMR (titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or complete vaccine series; signed declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted)
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results; no declinations accepted
• Annual TB questionnaire (facility-specific form)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended (medical/religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
• Influenza vaccine required October–April (medical/religious exemptions with approval)

Background and Credential Verification

• Comprehensive criminal background check (FCRA compliant, 7-year search, SSN trace, nationwide)
• OIG exclusion search within 90 days of start
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) search within 90 days of start
• Third-party education verification
• Unit-specific competency exam, skills checklist, and core competencies completed annually and within one year of start
• Resume with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience

This position requires a licensed, experienced respiratory therapist ready to work a night shift in an acute care environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety, quality care, and compliance with regulatory standards.