Registered Respiratory Therapist - Home Care

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits - 403b, health and 

Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Leadership

Advancement & Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide expert home-care services throughout Northeast Ohio. You will assess, treat and monitor patients in their homes, coordinating with families and caregivers to deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care.

Opportunity includes on-call rotations and the chance to specialize in areas like COPD home assessment, CPAP, or hospital discharge. A strong clinical foundation and BLS certification are required, with licensure in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to home care patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess patients for 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.

Education

CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic delivers cutting-edge technology throughout Northeast Ohio – right to patients’ doorsteps in-person or virtual instruction. This team helps patients with home oxygen, nebulizers for respiratory treatment, CPAP and BiPAP equipment and training, trach equipment care, and more. Patients don’t have to go anywhere to receive this care, as Cleveland Clinic caregivers bring the respiratory equipment and supplies to them and Registered Respiratory Therapists teach them how to use the equipment safely and effectively.

Registered Respiratory Therapists also have the opportunity to specialize in a specific task, such as COPD home assessment and education, CPAP, hospital discharge or road assignment.

Caregivers in this role will work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm with on-call rotations. On-call coverage occurs every ninth weekday evening (5:30pm to 6:30am) and every ninth weekend. Weekend on-call responsibilities span Saturday through Monday morning, with 24/7 availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to home care 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 a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Board licensure.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid state driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to obtain and maintain eligibility as determined by CCF’s insurance carrier’s requirements to operate foundation vehicles.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience in critical care.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits - 403b, health and dental insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
• Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
• Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
• Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
• Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit or stand the majority of a work day.
• Requires full range of motion. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.50

Maximum hourly: $45.40

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.).