Respiratory Care Limited Permit Holder - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Care PRN caregiver to join a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and physicians. You will administer aerosol therapies, perform ABG tests, participate in MDI therapy, and conduct oxygen rounds to support high-quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, a current Ohio RCLP-L1 permit, and BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must possess a current temporary limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Administer aerosol treatments.
• Complete arterial blood gas (ABG) tests.
• Participate in Metered dose inhaler (MDI) therapy.
• Conduct oxygen rounds.
• Be hardworking and eager to learn the duties of a respiratory care practitioner.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent working

Active listening

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Respiratory Therapy program enrollment

Job description

Delivering exceptional patient care is a team effort. At Cleveland Clinic, you’ll join a team of teams dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the communities we serve. Begin and grow your career at one of the nation’s top healthcare organizations.

As a Respiratory Care Limited Permit Holder, you’ll work with respiratory therapists, technicians, nurses and physicians to meet our patients’ diverse and changing needs.

A caregiver in this PRN position can be expected to work rotating nights, evenings and day shifts with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Administer aerosol treatments
• Complete arterial blood gas (ABG) tests
• Participate in Metered dose inhaler (MDI) therapy.
• Conduct oxygen rounds.
• Be hardworking and eager to learn the many duties and responsibilities of a RRT.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must possess a current temporary limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregive include:

• Prior healthcare experience
• Skills: critical thinking, independent working, active listening, collaboration and adaptability.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; having the ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping and lifting.
• Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
• Requires the ability to lift materials weighing 50 lbs. or more, push wheeled equipment, and assist in the lifting and repositioning of patients.
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination, full range of body motion and manual finger dexterity to manipulate equipment.
• 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: $25.00

Maximum hourly: $25.00

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.).