Hunter Recruiting is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Cleveland, Ohio.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Shift: Full Time, Part Time, PRN
Position Summary:
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you will play a key role in supporting a diverse patient population, many of whom are managing chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses, and related symptoms. In this vital role, you will combine your clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to care, helping patients achieve recovery or stability while making a meaningful impact on their health and quality of life. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a close-knit team of experienced RRTs in a smaller, community-focused hospital environment. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience, enhance your skills, explore professional development resources, and benefit from incentive pay opportunities while practicing at the top of your licensure.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to patients across a variety of conditions and acuity levels, including those requiring critical care.
- Administer and monitor therapeutic procedures such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medications, airway management, and pulmonary function testing.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
- Respond to emergency situations, including cardiac and respiratory arrests, providing rapid and effective intervention.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies, equipment use, and strategies for managing chronic respiratory illnesses.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Participate in ongoing training, skill development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
This role has opportunities for permanent position.
About Hunter Recruiting
Founded in 2006, Hunter Recruiting is a national technical staffing leader.
Hunter helps qualified job seekers find employers throughout the United
States. Hunter Recruiting provides job placement for professionals in
technical fields and executive positions with Fortune 1000 employers.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits