Registered Respiratory Therapist - Children's Rehab Hospital

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Résumé du poste

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a team delivering advanced care for pediatric patients. You will assess and treat respiratory conditions, manage ventilators and airway support, and respond to critical situations with autonomy and collaboration with nurses, physicians and specialists. The role operates nights 7:00 p.m.

– 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation; minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, NBRC-registered RRT and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsabilités

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions.
• Deliver advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations and therapies.
• Manage ventilators and airways; respond to critical situations.
• Educate patients and families about illness and care options.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and specialists in care plans.

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Description du poste

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

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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.

Shift Schedule and Requirements

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation 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

• 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

• Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

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.

Pay Range

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.).

• Minimum hourly: $36.75
• Maximum hourly: $48.55