Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's South Pointe Hospital seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role involves evaluating, treating, and educating patients regarding respiratory conditions, alongside providing support during shifts and ensuring comprehensive patient care. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a passion for enhancing patient outcomes.

Benefits

Endless support and appreciation from the team

Engagement in community programs and events

Opportunity for career development within a respected organization

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat and care for patients with lung diseases and respiratory disorders.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and direct care.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Assessment and Evaluation

Education and Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Join Cleveland Clinic's South Pointe Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based teaching hospital is a prominent figure in the communities in and around Cuyahoga County known for its quality patient-centered care and active participation in community programs, events, and volunteer activities. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Registered Respiratory Therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD and lung cancer.

**A caregiver in this position works night shift, 6:00pm - 6:30am and/or 10:00pm - 6:30am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.**

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) certification.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Prior experience in critical care.

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.

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**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 in excess of those for Light Work.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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