Registered Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department

Cleveland Clinic; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based clinical care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. You will evaluate, treat and support patients with lung diseases while collaborating with nurses and care teams.

The role requires a graduate from an accredited RRT program with NBRC RRT, Ohio licensure and BLS certification. Expect a dynamic, tech-enabled environment and a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.

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) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory disorders.
• Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess patients and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct care

Education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

RRT certification

Ohio RCP Licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Blood gas analysis

ECG monitoring

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow.
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. Registered Respiratory Therapists also perform other duties such as IV insertion, ECGs, peripheral phlebotomy and more.
This role provides an invaluable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and work with a multidisciplinary team collaborating with Registered Nurses and other caregivers to deliver efficient, high‑quality patient care.
A caregiver in this position 7:00pm-7:00am.
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
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience in critical care
  

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: $42.15
Maximum hourly: $42.15
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.).