Registered Respiratory Therapist - Children's Rehab Hospital

Cleveland Clinic•Evesham Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Respiratory therapists partner closely with nurses, physicians, and specialists to make a real impact every day while practicing at the top of your license. In this role, you will assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations, deliver lifesaving therapies, manage ventilators and airways, and respond to critical situations. This position provides the opportunity to learn from world renowned leading experts in respiratory care and offers a high level of autonomy in patient care and clinical decision making. You will be part of an innovative team that is shaping the future of respiratory care while playing a key role in patient education and care coordination. A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Responsibilities

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.