Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver evidence-based respiratory therapy across acute and critical care units. You will assess patients, manage ventilators, and deliver oxygen therapy.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, educate patients and families on procedures and safety, and uphold strict infection control standards to ensure safety for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in respiratory assessment, diagnostic testing, and ventilator management.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform diagnostic tests to evaluate respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, and respond promptly to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory care procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain rigorous safety and infection-control standards to ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory assessment

Diagnostic testing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver evidence-based respiratory therapy across acute and critical care units. You will assess patients, manage ventilators, and deliver oxygen therapy.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, educate patients and families on procedures and safety, and uphold strict infection control standards to ensure safety for patients and staff.