Respiratory Therapist
141 North Forge Street Akron, OH 44304 US
Job Description
A-Line Staffing is now hiring Respiratory Therapists in Akron, OH. The Respiratory Therapist would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full-time / 40+ hours per week.
If you are interested in this Respiratory Therapist position, please apply to this posting!
Respiratory Therapist Compensation
• The pay for this position is $45–$47 per hour
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
Respiratory Therapist Highlights
• This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
• The required availability for this position is 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
• Confirms physician orders, assesses for appropriateness, and ensures quality patient care
• Notifies physicians, nurses, and hospital staff of unusual patient reactions and monitors tolerance and response to treatment
• Explains treatment procedures and addresses patient concerns to promote satisfaction
• Performs respiratory/pulmonary procedures according to department policy, including emergency response and CPR
• Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment, administers medical gases and medications, and assists in inventory maintenance
• Completes billing for all services rendered
• Participates in interdisciplinary care teams, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory care topics
• Attends meetings, in-services, and training to remain current with techniques and regulatory standards
Respiratory Therapist Requirements
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted if Registry Eligible with appropriate acute care experience
• Experience with the following equipment: PB 980, PB 840, V60, Epoc analyzer, and ParaPacPlus
• Must be able to work in an all-adult, acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
Respiratory Therapist Preferred Qualifications
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Previous experience in a high-acuity hospital or trauma center setting
If you think this Respiratory Therapist position is a good fit for you, please apply to this posting!
JOB ID 152260