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Respiratory Therapist Job in Akron, Ohio US

Respiratory Therapist

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON - Akron, OH

Posted: 11/21/2025 - Expires: 2/19/2026

Job ID: 292911390

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Job Description

$10,000 Sign-On bonus (taxable) available

Bonus paid in full with first paycheck

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week

Night Shift

Onsite

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and directs care for premature, pediatric, and adult patients
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
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.
Participate in the education of ACH staff, patients, and parents
Staff maybe temporarily assigned to an area throughout the ACH enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
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 6. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite

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

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
84636932_1
Salary
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Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
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