Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fairview Neonatal ICU

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will work in the Fairview Hospital Neonatal ICU, providing respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients. Pediatric/neonatal respiratory therapists make recommendations and deliver patient care in collaboration with physicians and nurses, specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation for children with a range of breathing problems and related illnesses. This position works nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Normal hearing and vision, or corrected to the normal range.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, care for, and evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine 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 and evaluate respiratory practice.
• Administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Educate patients and families about illnesses and provide information about community support groups and other programs.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.
• 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 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