Registered Respiratory Therapist - Akron, Ohio

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

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our on-site team in Akron, Ohio. This full-time role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, operating ventilators, and collaborating with nurses and physicians to optimize care.

You will perform advanced respiratory therapies, monitor patient responses, document care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required in Ohio.
• Current Ohio RCP licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred or in scope.
• Experience in critical care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory insufficiencies in acute care.
• Direct respiratory care and coordinate with nurses and physicians.
• Perform diagnostic tests and administer prescribed therapies.
• Manage ventilators and airway support, adjust treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and community resources.

Skills

Respiratory care assessment

Ventilator management

Critical care collaboration

Patient education

Medical records documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional Licensure (RCP)

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

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.

Role Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in an acute care setting, working full time on-site in Akron Ohio. Daily responsibilities include assessing patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, performing diagnostic tests, and administering prescribed respiratory therapies such as oxygen, aerosol, and ventilator management. The role involves collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust treatment plans, particularly for patients in intensive and neonatal intensive care units. The therapist will monitor patient responses, document care in the medical record, and ensure equipment is properly maintained and safely operated. Additional duties may include patient and family education, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to hospital policies and clinical best practices.

Qualifications

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), 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.).

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.