ICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,626 - 66,882; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cleveland seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its dedicated team. This role involves providing assessments, treatments, and care for patients with respiratory issues during night shifts. Candidates should have an Associate's degree, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and hold a Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include critical care experience and various advanced certifications. A competitive salary range between $36.75 and $48.55 per hour is offered, along with a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and registered as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
• Monitor and communicate patients’ conditions.

Skills

Active listening

Collaboration

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Accountability

Independent working

Receptive to feedback

Education

Associate’s degree

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will work alongside our team of world-class caregivers to deliver a safe and comfortable experience during a patient's stay. You will provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

A caregiver in this position works nights, from 7:00pm - 7:30am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Minimum 1 year experience in critical care.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.
• Skills: active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback.
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
• May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $36.75

Maximum hourly: $48.55

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).