PRN Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

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

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic seeks a Respiratory Therapist III to deliver advanced respiratory care in critical settings. You will manage ventilators, perform airway procedures, and analyze arterial blood gases while educating patients and collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role requires a degree in Respiratory Therapy, national certifications, and at least two years in ICU/CVICU/NICU/ED. Precepting staff and promoting evidence-based practice are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RNRC-RRT certification required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in ICU/CVICU/NICU/ED critical care settings required.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and airway procedures in critical care.
• Arterial blood gas analysis and patient assessment.
• Provide patient education and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Precept staff and students; promote evidence-based practice.
• Support a positive work environment and departmental development.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship-building

Computer systems

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

RNRC-RRT certification

Job description

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist III responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in critical care settings.

Key duties include ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education. The role involves collaborating with healthcare team members, ensuring high-quality and safe patient care, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Additional responsibilities encompass staff and student precepting, supporting evidence-based practices, and promoting a positive work environment. The therapist will address patients' biological, emotional, and psychosocial needs, and contribute to departmental development.

Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, RNRC-RRT certification, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. A minimum of two years' experience in critical care areas such as ICU, CVICU, NICU, or Emergency Departments is required.

Essential skills include excellent communication, critical thinking, relationship-building with healthcare professionals, and proficiency with computer systems and databases. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, team collaboration, and professional development.