Respiratory Therapist (Registered/Certified)

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to assess patients, implement care plans, and manage ventilators within a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, education, and collaboration with care teams.

The position offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in leadership activities, while upholding high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and adherence to standards are essential.
• Experience with state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based practices is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory needs and develop care plans.
• Perform therapeutic modalities (aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, artificial airway maintenance).
• Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor with non-invasive tools.
• Provide patient and family education; participate in intra-hospital transport.
• Assist with emergency airway management and blood gas sampling.
• Assist with invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placement.
• Serve as shift coordinator and mentor students.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Standards adherence

Education

Graduate from specialty training program

Job description

Role:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients' respiratory needs
• developing and implementing care plans
• performing therapeutic modalities (e.g., aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, artificial airway maintenance)
• managing mechanical ventilators
• providing patient and family education
• The role involves intra-hospital transport
• emergency airway management
• monitoring with non-invasive tools
• blood gas sampling
• assisting with invasive procedures like bronchoscopy and line placement
• therapists act as shift coordinators
• mentor students
• ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from specialty training program
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications (provided and required)
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and adherence to standards are essential
• Experience with state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based practices is valued

Key Duties:

• Provide high-quality, protocol-driven respiratory care
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• contribute to patient safety and satisfaction
• The role offers professional growth, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative environment supported by leadership and community involvement.