Respiratory Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Select Medical; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital – Beachwood is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team on a per diem basis, with 12-hour shifts in Beachwood, Ohio. The role involves evaluating patients, delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, and documenting responses.

The position offers an extensive orientation program, potential advancement opportunities, and benefits supporting work/life balance.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provides education on discharge.
• Operates ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive) and administers prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and suctioning to promote secretion clearance.
• Reviews chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conducts pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC).
• Assists with procedures related to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement).
• Performs tracheostomy care and endotracheal tube management as applicable.
• Records treatments and patient responses in respiratory care records.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians about therapy efficacy.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Strong patient education

Education

NBRC Active Credential

RRT preferred

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: Cleveland Clinic Rehab Hospital

Joint venture with Select Medical

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Beachwood, OH

Schedule: PRN, 12-hour shifts

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.

• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.

• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.

• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.

• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.

• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.

• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.

• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)

• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.

• Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.

• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).

• Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable.

• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.

• Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).

• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certification required.

• Current state licensure required.

• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred.

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-OH-Beachwood

Job ID 369133

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Company Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital - Beachwood