Respiratory Therapist Earns Hire On Incentive

Respiratory Therapist Full-time / 36 hours per week / 3rd shift Akron City Campus * RRT'S with less than a year experience are eligible for a $6,000 hire on incentive and RRT's with more than a years experience are eligible for a $10,000 hire on incentive How does it work?

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Apply to this job posting to be considered for the full-time Respiratory Therapist position eligible for the Hire-On Incentive.

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Engage in the interview/hiring process to learn more about these opportunities.

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Earn the incentive after completing each length of service commitment as listed below.

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If you have questions, please email Carrie O'Neill at What is the Incentive?

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$5,000 paid at the completion of 90-day probationary work period for experienced RRT's.

$3,000 paid at the completion of 90-day probationary work period for RRT's with less than a year's experience.

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$5,000 paid at the completion of 18 months of employment for experienced RRT's.

$3,000 paid at the completion of 18 months of employment for RRT's with less than a year's experience.

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Opting into the hire on incentive is committing to stay in this role for 2 years.

Should you leave before the 2 years is up you would have to pay back what you received from the incentive.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99.

Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Administers a variety of Respiratory Therapy modalities and interventions to patients according to physician order and/or hospital approved policies and protocols based on evidenced based research, guidelines, and algorithms.

Formal Education Required: a.

Graduate of an A.M.A.

or CoARC approved program for Respiratory Therapists (Registry eligible). Experience and Training Required: a.

Valid Ohio license (RCP) to practice Respiratory Care, granted by the State Medical Board of Ohio.

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Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) & obtain RRT within 120 days of employment (start date). Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: a.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands: a.

Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $33.41/hr - $40.10/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials.

Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers.

Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

* Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) * Supplemental Life and AD&D * Dependent Life Insurance * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness * Retirement Savings Plan * Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Identity Theft Protection * Pet Insurance * Education Assistance * Daily Pay