Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fairview Neonatal ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapist to join our Magnet-designated team delivering high-quality patient care. You will work nights from 7 p.m.

to 7 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation, providing skilled respiratory therapy for pediatric patients in collaboration with physicians and nurses. You will assess, treat and monitor patients, develop care plans, educate families, and participate in research and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional licensure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC RRT Certification

Ohio RCP Licensure

Job description

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

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapists at Cleveland Clinic play an integral role in making recommendations and delivering outstanding pediatric patient care, working with physicians and nurses to provide the appropriate level of respiratory therapy for each patient.

Specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation, Respiratory Therapists treat and care for children with a wide range of breathing problems, such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders associated with the lungs or airway, pneumonia and illnesses affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal muscular cardiopulmonary system.

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

How you’ll 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 who excels in this role will:

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• 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:

• Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications

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

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.).