Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $45-50 per hour
Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract Respiratory
Therapist for a local contract job in Canton, Ohio. Job Description
& Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied
Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12
hours Employment Type: Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking
a Respiratory Therapist offering to join a devoted patient care
organization in Canton, OH. Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Shift
Details: Day or Night Shift 3x12s Location: Canton, 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 3634. 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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