Registered Respiratory Therapist - Float, PRN - South Region

Cleveland Clinic

136d

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This position involves working alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receiving endless support and appreciation, and building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Registered Respiratory Therapists provide evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients, caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal populations with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders. The role requires floating to multiple Cleveland Clinic locations to perform respiratory care services in various inpatient settings, including critical care, obstetrics, ED, and behavioral health. A caregiver in this position can expect to work rotating nights, evenings, and day shifts with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum 1 year experience in critical care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Float to multiple Cleveland Clinic locations to support with critical staffing needs.
• Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree