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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full Time

36 hours per week

Night Shift

$10,000 Sign On Bonus (taxable)!!

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist assess, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients
2. Assesses the status and immediate airway needs of the critically ill neonate, pediatric, or adult patient in the intra-hospital transport, intensive care, and general care environment
3. Demonstrates the knowledge an skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
4. Participate in the education of ACH staff, patients, and parents
5. Staff maybe temporarily assigned to an area throughout the ACH enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
6. Other duties as required

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1.Experience in respiratory care is required

2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required

3.Experience in healthcare is preferred

4.Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Care

2. Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required

3. License: Current OH Respiratory Care Professional license is required

4. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training is required NRP, PALS, ACLS, and STABLE certification is required within 1 year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment

5. Years of relevant experience: new graduates <1 year of neonatal/pediatric or adult critical care experience

6. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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