Respiratory Support Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Support Technician in the Enterprise Respiratory Flexible Staffing Pool. This PRN position is designed for students actively enrolled in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.

You will perform daily respiratory care tasks such as cleaning equipment and supplying bedside caregivers, with opportunities to shadow RRTs and learn from experienced staff at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and regional hospitals.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED.
• Acceptance and/or active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Strong background in math and science.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning respiratory equipment and providing supplies to nursing floors and ICUs.
• Shadow and observe daily responsibilities of RRTs.
• Manage stock and take inventory of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Follow up and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Math and science

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active enrollment in Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

This position is only open to students who are actively enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program.

Join Cleveland Clinic where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

Working as a Respiratory Support Technician in the Enterprise Respiratory Flexible Staffing Pool provides students an exciting, hands‑on opportunity to work alongside highly skilled and tenured RRTs.

In this role, you will be actively involved in daily respiratory care activities such as cleaning equipment and providing supplies to bedside caregivers.

This is a PRN position, which will provide flexibility to work with your school schedule.

After working as a Respiratory Support Technician in your first year of school, you can easily transition into a Limited Permit Holder position (when eligible) during your second year.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts with high flexibility to accommodate your school schedule.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning respiratory equipment and providing supplies to all nursing floors and ICUs at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and/or Regional Hospitals.
• Shadow and observe daily responsibilities of RRTs.
• Manage stock and take inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment, and supplies.
• Follow up and assist with administrative duties.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Acceptance and/or active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Strong background in math and science.
• Required within new hire period: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior healthcare experience.

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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a cart of equipment/supplies.
• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 lbs.
• Push/pull loaded carts of equipment in excess of 100 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protection equipment as required by department.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $17.50

Maximum hourly: $17.50

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.).