Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic•Stuart, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital, a 100-bed hospital serving communities in and around Martin County. The Registered Respiratory Therapist supports patients with chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses, and related symptoms in Critical Care, the ICU, the Emergency Department, and general floors. The position provides hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenation studies, and other respiratory care, with access to professional development resources. The caregiver works Monday through Friday and rotating weekends and holidays, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Six weekend shifts are required per six-week period, and the schedule is provided six weeks in advance. Floating among Martin South, Martin North, and Tradition Hospitals is required as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Provide diploma and/or transcripts for validation.
Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Hold a State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Hold the Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the NBRC, as appropriate for the site.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, as appropriate for the site.
Demonstrate good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision.
Be able to sit, stand, and walk for extensive periods.
Be proficient in treating respiratory disorders in inpatients and outpatients using oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications, and positive pressure devices.
Have interpretive skills and the ability to communicate or present information in written, auditory, or visual formats.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting and positioning of patients and moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Undergo controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience in critical care.
Neonatal or pediatric experience.
Prior experience performing invasive procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies.
Perform cardiopulmonary assessments to evaluate respiratory status.
Perform physical examinations 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 and arterial line insertion.
Perform tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing.
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 illnesses and care plans.
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.