Registered Respiratory Therapist – Surgical Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in the Intensive Care and Resuscitation department. The therapist partners with nurses, physicians, and specialists to assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations, deliver lifesaving therapies, manage ventilators and airways, and respond to critical situations. The role offers autonomy in patient care and clinical decision-making, opportunities to learn from leading respiratory care experts, and involvement in patient education and care coordination.

The position works nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for external hires only.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license from the Ohio Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for the site.
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in critical care.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Neonatal or pediatric experience, when appropriate for the site.
• Prior experience performing invasive procedures, when appropriate for the site.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiopulmonary assessments to evaluate respiratory status.
• Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
• Review records, reports, and results, including radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medical gases, including oxygen and nitric oxide, aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re-inflation techniques.
• Follow established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures.
• Perform blood gas sampling, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, bedside pulmonary function testing, and tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assist with patient transport.
• Assess age-appropriate educational needs and educate patients and families about illness and care plans; provide information about community support groups and other programs.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Record care and treatment provided according to established procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for external hires only.
• Opportunities to participate in research studies.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs.
• Reimbursement for credentialing and certification exam fees for new graduates.
• Professional development support, including funding for some courses and certifications.
• Individualized onboarding and orientation, including a three-week preceptorship and ongoing learning support.
• Flexible self-scheduling options, including the opportunity to self-select schedules at select locations.
• Career advancement pathways in Leadership, Education, Clinical Excellence, and Research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree