Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $45-50 per hour

Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Nucleus Healthcare 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 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, evenings Employment Type: Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist offering to join a devoted patient care organization in Cleveland, OH. Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Shift Details: Night Shift 3x12s Location: Cleveland, OH Pay rate: $45-50/hour. Job Description: Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance. Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal). Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.) Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.). Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results. For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including: specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation and reporting of results, quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic, Analytic, and Post-analytic phases of testing. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system. Performs set-up & self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment. Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed. Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient. Reports all necessary information in hands-off communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift. Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification and correction of errors. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Current state licensure required BLS certification required prior to first shift ACLS required prior to first shift Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations, and hospitality. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Additional Qualifications Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. BLS and ACLS certifications (prior to first shift) Current state licensure required Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3625. About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today! ? Benefits: Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.

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