Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital in Euclid, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT to provide clinical and managerial leadership for the Respiratory Therapy team during night shifts.

The role includes overseeing operations, supporting a diverse patient population, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to promote recovery and stability.

Qualified candidates will hold RRT credentials, NBRC licensure, Ohio license, and have strong leadership and critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires RRT credential and NBRC licensure.
• Associate degree with 3 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years preferred.
• Ohio licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff.
• Monitor daily operations and act as a resource for staff.
• Assign therapist workload and adjust staffing based on patient volume.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Provide feedback on staff performance.
• Assist in development and implementation of Respiratory TherapyPolicy/Procedures/Protocols.
• Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing and LIPs.
• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable).
• Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (where applicable).
• If designated as a Technical Consultant by the Blood Gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.

Skills

RRT

Leadership

Critical Care

BLS Certification

Team Coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ohio Respiratory Care Board License

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT

Location

Euclid

Facility

Euclid Hospital

Department

Respiratory Therapy-Euclid Hospital

Job Code

D24025

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500*

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT, you will provide managerial and clinical leadershipofyour assigned team. You will also serve as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) tosupport a diverse patient population, with many managing various chronic respiratory disorders, criticalillnessesand related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in their lives and help promote a journey toward recovery or stability.

A caregiver in this role works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff asdesignatedby departmental management.

• Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and actas a resource person for staff.

• Assign therapist workload andadjuststaffing based on patient volume.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

• Provide feedback on staff performance.

• Assistwith development and implementation of Respiratory TherapyPolicy/Procedures/Protocols.

• Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintainingcommunication with the multidisciplinary care team.

• Assistwith developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff,nursingand LIPs.

• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable).

• Perform patient educationregardingtreatment and care of respiratory illness/disease topatientand family (where applicable).

• Ifdesignatedas a Technical Consultant by the Blood Gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’sDegreeand threeyears of experience in Respiratory Therapy,including critical care or a specialty environment

• ORBachelor'sDegreeandtwoyears of experience

• Graduate of an accreditedProgramofRespiratory Therapy

• Current licensure as aRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC

• Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Processional (RCP) Board

• Basic Life Support (BLS)CertificationthroughtheAmerican Heart Association (AHA)or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’sDegree

Physical Requirements:

• Requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

• Requires normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.

• May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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