Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting. You will assess status, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and analyze ABGs as part of a collaborative team.

You will educate patients and families, document care, and respond to respiratory emergencies, following evidence-based practices to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory therapy delivery.
• Competence in ABG collection and interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based healthcare environment.
• Clear communication and compassionate patient/family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilators.
• Obtain, analyze, and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Respond to respiratory emergencies in collaboration with the care team.
• Document care accurately and in accordance with established protocols.
• Follow evidence-based practices to support safe, effective treatment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and related instructions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Team communication

Patient education

Job description

Provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting as an as-needed Respiratory Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilators.
• Obtain, analyze, and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Respond to respiratory emergencies in collaboration with the care team.
• Document care accurately and in accordance with established protocols.
• Follow evidence-based practices to support safe, effective treatment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and related instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory therapy delivery.
• Competence in ABG collection and interpretation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based healthcare environment.
• Clear communication and compassionate patient/family education skills.