Registered Respiratory Therapist

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for eligible教育

Credentialing exam fee reimbursement

Professional development support

3‑week preceptorship onboarding

Flexible self-scheduling

Leadership/ Education/ Clinical/ Resea

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. You will join a Magnet Hospital family, work nights, and provide advanced cardiopulmonary care with autonomy and teamwork.

Join a respected team of caregivers, engage in ongoing professional development, and contribute to patient education and care coordination in a leading health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program.
• RRT credential by NBRC.
• Ohio Respiratory Care License.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/NPS certifications where appropriate.
• Diploma and/or transcripts provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and artificial airways.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations and pulmonary function testing.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with trauma/resuscitation.
• Educate patients and families about illness and care plan.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand‑eye coordination

Critical care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Ohio RCP License

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/NPS certifications (AHA/ARC)

Diploma/ transcripts

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Respiratory Therapy-Hillcrest Hospital

Job Code

D23042

Shift

Nights

Schedule

6:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of 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.

How you will benefit:

• Opportunities to participate in research studies
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs
• Reimbursement for credentialing and certification exam fees for new grads
• Comprehensive professional development support, including funding for some courses and certifications
• Individualized onboarding and orientation based on caregiver readiness, including a 3‑week preceptorship and ongoing learning support
• Flexible self‑scheduling options, including the opportunity to self‑select schedules at select locations
• Diverse career advancement pathways, including Leadership, Education, Clinical Excellence, and Research

A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status.
• Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
• Review records, reports, and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re‑inflation techniques.
• Follow established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures.
• Perform bloodgas sampling, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing and tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
• Manage invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assist with patient transport.
• Assess for age‑appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Record the care and treatment provided following established procedures.

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 (NBRC)
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License from Ohio Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience in critical care
• Bachelor's degree
• Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.
• Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site

Physical Requirements:

• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Normal hearing and vision or corrected t