Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Cleveland, Ohio
MetroHealth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Cardiopulmonary)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Delivery of respiratory therapy services as prescribed by provider orders.
• Work environment may require sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and intermittent ambulation throughout the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and chemicals is expected.
• Requires effective communication skills (face-to-face, phone, email).
• Requires normal vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Finger dexterity needed to operate office equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), RRT required, CRT not accepted.
• Must hold a valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association only.

Technology / Systems

• Experience with Epic, Pyxis, and network applications preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to mid-level based on licensure requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, and ambulating.
• Exposure to clinical hazards such as communicable diseases and chemicals.