Lead RRT Night Shift - Clinical Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital is seeking a Clinical Specialist / Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide managerial and clinical leadership for the Respiratory Therapy team. You will support a diverse patient population during nights, with a 7:00 pm–7:30 am schedule and rotating weekends/holidays.

As an RRT, you will lead clinical care, participate in quality improvement, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and three years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including critical care or a specialty environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Graduation from an accredited Program of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC.
• Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• BLS certification through the AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff as designated by departmental management.
• Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and act as a resource person for staff.
• Assign therapist workload and adjust staffing based on patient volume.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Provide feedback on staff performance.
• Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy policies/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.
• If designated as Technical Consultant by the Blood Gas Laboratory Director, meet CLIA qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

RRT knowledge

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree + 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience (incl. CC/Urgent care)

Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years experience

Graduated from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure

BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital is seeking a Clinical Specialist / Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide managerial and clinical leadership for the Respiratory Therapy team. You will support a diverse patient population during nights, with a 7:00 pm–7:30 am schedule and rotating weekends/holidays.

As an RRT, you will lead clinical care, participate in quality improvement, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.