Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: Approximately 25 weeks

Required Qualifications

• 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) and obtain RRT within 120 days of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Higher years of experience interpretation: Minimum 5 years of professional experience (based on employment verification and resume requirements)
• Application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar area

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (required)
• ACLS (optional)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required for submission
• Fit Test for N95 masks (must be current within 1 year)
• Pre-employment physical confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Unit-specific competency exam and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics (updated annually)
• Ohio FBI and BCI fingerprint attestations (within 12 months)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)
• Immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), Varicella, Tdap (within 10 years)
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA testing, annual TB questionnaire, chest X-ray if positive PPD
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Background checks including 7-year FCRA compliant search, OIG, EPLS, and education verification
• Social Security Card required

Job Responsibilities

• Confirm physician orders, assess appropriateness, and ensure quality patient care
• Monitor patient response to therapy and document findings
• 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
• 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 on new techniques

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking a long-term assignment in an acute care setting with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.