Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Brunswick Family Health Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a high‑performing team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, manage ventilators, and collaborate with nurses, physicians and specialists to deliver patient‑centered care.

The role is full‑time, night shift from 7:00pm to 7:30am, offering autonomy in clinical decision making and opportunities to learn from world-class experts while contributing to education and care coordination

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and RRT credential.
• Ohio licensure and BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP or NPS certifications per site when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment 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 tests, including blood gas analysis.
• Educate patients and families about illness and community resources.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP or NPS certification as applicable

Job description

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

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

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Brunswick Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Brunswick Family Health Center is committed to providing world-class care close to home by offering primary care, emergency services and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

Respiratory therapists partner closely with nurses, physicians, and specialists to make a real impact every day while practicing at the top of your license. In this role, you will assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations, deliver lifesaving therapies, manage ventilators and airways, and respond to critical situations. This position provides the opportunity to learn from world renowned leading experts in respiratory care and offers a high level of autonomy in patient care and clinical decision making. You will be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of respiratory care while playing a key role in patient education and care coordination.

A caregiver in this position works full-time, nights, 7:00pm—7:30am.

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:

• 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) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• As applicable by site: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) Or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience in critical care
• Bachelor’s Degree

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 more than those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follow 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.).