PRN Respiratory Care Limited Permit Holder

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Cleveland Clinic provides evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Respiratory Therapy caregivers evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD and lung cancer. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30pm. You must work 48 hours within a six-week period.

Requirements

• Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or on-the-job trainee prior to 1986
• After selection and placement into the position, six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution.
• Current temporary limited permit to practice respiratory care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in critical care and/or neonatal/pediatrics
• Prior experience performing invasive procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessment with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Provide basic respiratory therapy modalities to both adult and pediatric patients.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Attend in-service education lectures, programs, seminars and other educational opportunities.
• Complete six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution.

Benefits

• Drug free environment
• Influenza prevention program (annual vaccination or approved exemption)
• Equal employment opportunity
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed