Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting. The role involves assessing patients, performing respiratory procedures, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an AMA or CoARC approved Respiratory Therapist program (Registry eligible)
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with commitment to obtain RRT within 120 days of employment
• NBRC-RRT certification required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar specialty area

Certifications & Competencies

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Fit Test for N95 masks (3M 1870+ N95, Medline Cone Small, 3M 1860 Reg & Small) within one year of start, updated annually
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists completed and updated annually
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics within 90 days of start, updated annually

Health & Safety

• Pre-employment physical within one year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (medical/religious exemptions case-by-case)
  • MMR (titer or 2 adult vaccines, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or proof of vaccination series, signed declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (required October-April, medical/religious exemptions only)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 adult vaccines, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing with specific timing requirements, no declinations accepted
  • Annual TB questionnaire and chest x-ray if positive PPD

Background & Screening

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Comprehensive criminal background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, SSN trace, and nationwide checks
• OIG exclusion check within 90 days of start
• EPLS (SAM.gov) exclusion check within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Education verification and professional license verification required
• Social Security Card required
• Must provide 3 years of prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Essential Job Functions

• Confirm and assess physician orders for respiratory care, monitor patient response, and communicate any concerns to the healthcare team
• Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures according to protocols
• Respond to emergencies including cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment, administer medical gases and medications
• Participate in patient care teams, quality improvement programs, and educational activities
• Maintain proficiency through ongoing education, in-services, and meetings

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