Night Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Critical Care (RRT)

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work the night shift (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) with weekend and holiday rotation. You will assess and treat pediatric patients, collaborate with nurses and physicians, and participate in advanced cardiopulmonary care under expert supervision.

This role offers opportunities to learn from world-renowned pediatric respiratory care specialists, manage ventilators and airway devices, and contribute to patient education and care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Preferred neonatal/pediatric critical care experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP and NPS certifications through AHA/Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• 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 plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, medications, treatments, and blood gas analysis.
• Educate patients and families about illness and community resources.

Skills

Team collaboration with clinicians

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA/Red Cross

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

NPS Certification

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work the night shift (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) with weekend and holiday rotation. You will assess and treat pediatric patients, collaborate with nurses and physicians, and participate in advanced cardiopulmonary care under expert supervision.

This role offers opportunities to learn from world-renowned pediatric respiratory care specialists, manage ventilators and airway devices, and contribute to patient education and care